GN&C Hardware Lead Responsible Engineer

Blue Origin - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The GN&C Hardware Lead Responsible Engineer at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in the development and integration of guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) sensor hardware for lunar lander systems. This position involves leading a diverse team of engineers through the entire lifecycle of GN&C systems, from concept to deployment, ensuring safe and repeatable space flight. The role requires collaboration across multiple disciplines and stakeholders to achieve the company's mission of sustainable lunar exploration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of resources necessary to successfully deliver and integrate GN&C sensors and related hardware to lunar lander vehicle systems
• Collaborate in the development of navigation and sensor hardware requirements from system-level specifications with flow-downs to subsystem and component levels, and companion verification methods
• Lead and coordinate the design, development, integration, testing, and overall lifecycle management of GN&C hardware components and systems
• Coordinate the design of sensor architecture and hardware configurations through design studies and sensor performance trade-offs
• Perform and guide testing and analysis of sensor hardware, including laboratory and flight testing, shock/vibration, thermal vacuum, and radiation environments, to validate top-level system specifications.

Requirements

• Experience in guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) systems development
• Strong background in hardware design and integration
• Proven leadership skills in managing cross-discipline engineering teams
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Experience with testing and validation of aerospace hardware.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with lunar lander systems
• Experience in spaceflight hardware development
• Knowledge of ITAR regulations and compliance
• Experience with simulation and modeling of GN&C systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities