Principal GNC Systems Engineer TeraWave

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Special Mentions:

This position is part of Blue Origins TeraWave business unit a newly announced satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. TeraWave consists of 5408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters 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

Why Blue Origin

At Blue Origin were not just building the future of space explorationwere revolutionizing global connectivity through our TeraWave satellite network. As a Satellite GNC Systems Engineer II youll play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and performance of our constellation of 5408 satellites designed to deliver unmatched speeds up to 6 Tbps with symmetrical upload and download capabilities. Join us in our mission to provide enterprise-grade connectivity to locations unreachable by traditional methods enabling critical operations for enterprise data center and government customers worldwide.

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.

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Culture Statement

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Benefits

• 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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