Principal GNC Systems Engineer - TeraWave

• Support the design, develop, and analysis of the guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for the TeraWave satellite constellation
• Create and maintain high-fidelity simulations to validate GNC subsystem performance across multiple orbit regimes (LEO and MEO)
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate GNC subsystems with flight computers, sensors, and actuators
• Perform trade studies and analysis to optimize GNC system performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation of GNC components and systems
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans for GNC subsystems
• Analyze flight data to assess on-orbit performance and recommend improvements
• Contribute to technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and test procedures
• Support anomaly investigations and resolution for GNC-related issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC systems design, development, and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with control system design, analysis, and implementation
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar simulation and analysis tools
• Experience with orbit determination and propagation techniques
• Knowledge of spacecraft dynamics and control theory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, * Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Experience with satellite constellation design and operations
• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC systems design, development, and analysis
• Familiarity with optical communications systems and pointing requirements
• Knowledge of Q/V-band RF communications systems
• Experience with multi-orbit constellation management
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing of GNC systems
• Knowledge of space environment effects on spacecraft dynamics
• Experience with fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) techniques
• Familiarity with space mission analysis and design tools
• Previous experience with satellite formation flying or constellation management

Join our team and be part of building a space-based network designed for tomorrow, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating a system that provides connectivity anywhere on Earth.

Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85 WA applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85, * Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.