Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Satellite GNC Hardware Engineer II
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$107K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Satellite GNC Hardware Engineer II to design, develop, and test GNC hardware components for their TeraWave satellite constellation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated system performance.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test GNC hardware components and systems for the TeraWave satellite constellation
Perform trade studies for sizing, specification, and selection of spacecraft GNC hardware including reaction wheels, torque rods, star trackers, and other attitude determination and control components
Develop technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture designs for GNC subsystems
Analyze GNC hardware performance requirements and validate designs through simulation and testing
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software engineers, avionics specialists, and mission planners to ensure integrated system performance
Conduct system performance assessments, stability analysis, and develop risk mitigation strategies
Provide hands-on support for integration and testing of flight hardware
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware non-conformances and test failures
Support supplier technical management and evaluation of GNC hardware components
Contribute to design reviews and documentation throughout the development lifecycle
Develop and maintain GNC hardware test procedures and verification plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
3+ years of experience in spacecraft/satellite GNC hardware development, integration, or testing
Experience with spacecraft attitude determination and control systems (ADCS)
Knowledge of GNC sensors and actuators such as star trackers, IMUs, reaction wheels, and magnetorquers
Familiarity with hardware qualification and acceptance testing procedures
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Preferred
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
Experience with LEO or MEO satellite constellations
Knowledge of optical communications systems and pointing requirements
Experience with Q/V-band RF communications systems
Familiarity with radiation effects on spacecraft hardware
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for GNC modeling and simulation
Knowledge of spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
Experience with hardware-software integration for GNC systems
Previous work on satellite communications systems or networks
Experience with fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) systems
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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