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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MK1 GN&C Sr. Systems Engineer - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Merritt Island, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,179.0 - $219,522.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Biometrics, Configuration Management, Subsystems, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** October 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18582125/Mk1-Gn-C-Sr-Systems-Engineer-Florida-Merritt-Island ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related subject areas * Experience in full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystem on at least one aerospace program * Experience in the development and analysis of GN&C algorithms * Demonstrated experience in development and testing of navigation sensors and control actuators * Demonstrated experience in implementation and testing of GN&C software and hardware * Solid system engineering and configuration management skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work * Ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced, and driven work environment * Ability to earn trust and maintainpositive and professional relationships Preferred Qualifications * M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related subject areas * 10 or more years of design experience * Demonstrated experience leading full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystem in at least one aerospace program * Demonstrated advanced knowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft GN&C systems * Demonstrated knowledge and experience with development of descent and landing software for planetary missions ## Description As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft development engineers, you willcontribute to thesystems engineering activities for the Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) subsystem and its components. Your responsibilities will include derivation and development of subsystem requirements, performing analyses and trade studies tovalidaterequirements, andmaintainingsubsystem specification, budgets, and performance metrics. You will collaborate with the vehicle systems engineering, propulsion, structures, and dynamics teams to ensure design coordination to meet the vehicle performance deliverables. You will need to be able to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. We are looking for someone to apply their technicalexpertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positivelyimpactsafe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision isrequired! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Develop GN&C requirements with flow downs tocomponentlevels and companion verification methods. Support system and subsystem analyses needed to develop requirements * Manage technical budgets and performance metrics * Collaborate with other subsystems and spacecraft systems engineers to define subsystem boundaries and interfaces * Perform analyses, simulations, and tests (includingcomponentand hardware-in-the-loop) to verifycomponentand subsystem specifications and requirements * Developverification and validationplansto ensure software and hardware components, and the integrated subsystem will perform as specified to meet system and subsystem requirements * Support the definition, development, and execution of simulations and tools necessary for verification of subsystem functionalities., 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, 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