GN&C Hardware Lead Responsible Engineer

7 days ago

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GN&C Hardware Lead Responsible Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Lunar Permanence business unit, you will play a critical role in the development and procurement of guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) sensor hardware and systems for navigation, landing, rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking, and other applications for our spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning and coordination of resources necessary to successfully deliver and integrate GN&C sensors and related hardware to lunar lander vehicle systems
  • Collaborate in the development of navigation and sensor hardware requirements from system-level specifications with flow-downs to subsystem and component levels, and companion verification methods
  • Lead and coordinate the design, development, integration, testing, and overall lifecycle management of GN&C hardware components and systems
  • Coordinate the design of sensor architecture and hardware configurations through design studies and sensor performance trade-offs
  • Perform and guide testing and analysis of sensor hardware, including laboratory and flight testing, shock/vibration, thermal vacuum, and radiation environments, to validate top-level system specifications and requirements and establish sensor performance specifications
  • Support the design, procurement, fabrication, test, and characterization of prototype hardware
  • Support the development and execution of component-level test programs, including sensor characterization, sensor modeling, and integrated on-vehicle testing
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing
  • Routinely collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams within the company to ensure smooth execution of development, integration, and test efforts
  • Define, deploy, and enhance technical and programmatic processes as needed to ensure efficient team operations and timely deliverables in support of ambitious program objectives
Requirements
  • B.S. in Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering or related areas of study
  • 10+ years of related experience with high-reliability electro-mechanical, electro-optical, or RF sensors and components for harsh and/or highly regulated environments including space, military, or automotive industries
  • Knowledge of multiple GN&C sensors, their related system components (inertial sensors, optical sensors, lenses, laser sources, RF or image processing electronics, etc.) and their characterization
  • Demonstrated experience in the development, prototyping, testing, and calibration of sensors for aerospace, military, automotive, medical, or precision robotics applications
  • Demonstrated experience in component procurement, integration, and test support
  • Demonstrated experience in test and verification of navigation or related sensors, actuators, supporting electronics, and mechanical assemblies
  • Hands-on experience and proven ability to work with test, flight, and safety-critical hardware
  • Familiarity with documentation and product lifecycle management tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama Connect, or similar
  • Knowledge of design and construction standards for high reliability electronics and mechanical components (NASA, MIL-STD, IEEE, IPC, etc.)
  • Experience with analytical and scripting tools such as Matlab, LabView, or Python
  • Experience in product schedule, cost, delivery, and supplier management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Ability to perform data analysis and reduction and present technical information in a clear and compelling visual format
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred Qualifications
  • M.S. in Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on experience with spacecraft vehicle or satellite system integration and test
  • Experience in development of GN&C related sensors and instruments for space applications and space environments
  • Knowledge and experience with navigation systems that include measurements from IMU, GPS, lidar, radar, star trackers, and optical sensors
  • Detailed knowledge EEE part selection and screening for space applications
  • Working knowledge of NASA human spaceflight standards
  • Experience in leading or supporting technical teams through multiple successful product deliveries
Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range for CO applicants is $153,636.00-$215,090.40; WA applicants is $167,088.00-$233,923.20. Other site ranges may differ. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

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