Senior GN&C Hardware Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Develop navigation hardware requirements from system-level specifications, with flow-downs to subsystem and component levels and companion verification methods .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $156,802 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing navigation hardware requirements and executing comprehensive test programs, including sensor characterization and validation. Proficient in collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure performance deliverables and compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Navigation Hardware DevelopmentGN&C Hardware Systems ExperienceVerification and Test of Navigation SystemsAvionics Requirements CreationIPC Class 3 Space Addendum Standards Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Navigation Hardware RequirementsSensor CharacterizationFlight TestingThermal Vacuum TestingVibration TestingInertial Navigation UnitsGPS ReceiversNavigation CamerasSpacecraft Avionics Communications ProtocolsProcurement Specifications

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Hardware-in-the-Loop TestingOn-Vehicle Functional TestingOptical Surface Contamination Control

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCleanroom EnvironmentsBlue Origin MissionU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop navigation hardware requirements from system-level specifications, with flow-downs to subsystem and component levels and companion verification methods
Support navigation hardware configuration design studies and execute performance trades
Contribute to procurement, vendor coordination, delivery, acceptance, installation, verification, validation, qualification, and certification of navigation hardware
Guide and perform flight tests, thermal vacuum tests, vibration tests, and other analyses to validate system specifications and establish sensor performance specifications
Support the navigation hardware test and verification campaign
Develop and execute component-level navigation test programs, including sensor characterization, sensor modeling, and integrated on-vehicle testing
Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing
Collaborate with vehicle systems engineering, mechanical design, mission operations, AI&T, and dynamics teams to meet vehicle performance deliverables
Communicate technical information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. and confirmed experience in engineering or a related field; preference for Aerospace and Electrical engineering
Validated experience with one or more GN&C hardware systems, including inertial navigation units, GPS receivers, navigation cameras, star-trackers, lidars, and/or EO/IR sensors
Experience leading integration and test support activities in cleanroom environments, including optical surface contamination control and inspection standards
Operational knowledge of inertial and relative navigation sensors
Demonstrated experience in verification and test of navigation systems
Proficiency in creating avionics requirements, procurement specifications, and statements of work
Experience with spacecraft avionics communications protocols such as RS-422 and Spacewire
Deep working knowledge of IPC Class 3 Space Addendum Standards
Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and vision
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residence, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
Successful completion of the required Blue Standard Background Check

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
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results