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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Navigation Hardware Engineer - Advanced Concepts - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,179.0 - $201,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Altium Designer, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), OrCAD, Pcb Layout, GNSS - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/16616943?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F16616943%2FSenior-Electrical-Engineer-Advanced-Concepts-Washington-Seattle ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field * 8+ years of experience in electronic design, preferably in aerospace or defense * Proficiency in schematic design using industry-standard tools (Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent) * Provenexpertisein complex circuit design, includingcomponentselection, architecture, circuit schematics, prototyping, and design for industrial manufacturing * Working knowledge of PCB design, assembly processes, and PCB layout software * Familiarity with low-noise analog and digital test equipment * Some software experience in C, C++, Python * Self-startingwho thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment * Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desired: * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field * Full product lifecycle gyroscope/accelerometer experience * Demonstrated experience in the development, prototyping, testing, and calibration of accelerometers, gyroscopes,magnetometersand inertial measurement units * Demonstrated experience with design of GPS/GNSS software-defined-radio and/orRF communication systems * Strong familiarity withhardwaretesting and the ability tooperatetest equipment such as a vectornetworkanalyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power meters, and thermal chamber * Experience with interfacing with high-performance (low noise, high dynamic range, low bias, temperature-insensitive) analog sensors (accelerometers, gyros) ## Description * Design, integrate, test, and deploysensors for spaceflight navigation, such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers,Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs),wireless radios,RF,star trackers, etc. * Leadthe development ofsimple and reliable hardware meetingthe company'sposition, navigation, and timing (PNT)and redundancy requirements * Driveregulatory and certification activitiesandelectrical/mechanicalfailure analysis * Leadacceptance and qualification testing forspace worthysensorsand EEE components(EMI, radiation, etc.)includingtest execution,datacollectionand analysis, 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. 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