Senior Satellite GNC Hardware Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Senior Satellite GNC Hardware Engineer at Blue Origin developing GNC hardware for TeraWave satellite constellation. Collaborating across teams to ensure high-performance satellite systems.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,179 - $201,849 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and test GNC hardware components and systems for the TeraWave satellite constellation
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ 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
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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Hard Skills & Tools

GNC hardware developmentsystem architecture designperformance analysissimulation testingrisk mitigation strategieshardware troubleshootinghardware qualification testinghardware-in-the-loop testingADCSGNC sensors and actuators

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationtechnical management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering