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Blue Origin

GPS/GNSS Responsible Engineer

Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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GPS/GNSS Responsible Engineer

– Blue Origin

Application will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, responsible for developing GPS/GNSS solutions for spacecraft.

Responsibilities

Lead development, procurement, build, and test of GPS/GNSS solutions supporting Lunar Permanence vehicle PNT requirements.

Deliver flight‑ready GPS/GNSS solutions to multiple vehicle teams.

Collaborate on navigation and component hardware requirements from system level specifications through design, fabrication, test, and verification.

Perform architecture and hardware solution trade studies.

Support hardware fabrication, test, and characterization of prototype hardware.

Execute component‑level test programs, including characterization, modeling, and integrated on‑vehicle testing.

Guide testing and analyses of component hardware including laboratory and flight testing, shock/vibration, thermal vacuum to validate top‑level system specifications.

Support hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, on‑vehicle functional testing, and flight testing.

Collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams to ensure smooth execution of development, integration, and test efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or related field.

7+ years of experience in hardware and/or electrical engineering for GPS/GNSS or wireless communications applications.

Demonstrated experience in development, prototyping, and testing of GPS/GNSS solutions for aerospace applications.

Experience with GPS/GNSS modeling, simulation, and test tools and equipment.

Hands‑on experience with GPS/GNSS receiver chips and related hardware.

Experience with analytical and scripting tools such as Matlab, LabView, or Python.

Experience in test and verification of GPS/GNSS solutions or other navigation related components.

Experience in product schedule, cost, delivery, and supplier management.

Self‑starting who thrives in a fast‑paced new product development environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Full product lifecycle GPS/GNSS solution experience.

Deep expertise of GNSS signals from the main GNSS constellations and bands. Experience deploying and operating GNSS receivers in space.

Strong familiarity with RF testing and ability to operate test equipment such as network vector analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power meters, and thermal chamber.

Direct experience with GPS simulators and associated software.

Experience in development of GPS/GNSS solutions for space applications and space environments.

Experience with spacecraft vehicle or satellite system integration and test.

Detailed knowledge on EEE part selection for space applications.

Working knowledge of NASA human spaceflight standards.

Experience in leading or supporting technical teams through multiple successful product deliveries.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and education support.

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Rewards individual contributions and company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylum holder.

All positions require a standard background check. Additional checks may apply for certain roles (DBIDS, commercial vehicle, maritime, etc.).

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