Radar Navigation Systems Engineer at Blue Origin
Denver, CO 80201
About the Job
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth
We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion
Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines
To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. This position reports to the Navigation and Sensors Group in Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit.As part of a hardworking team of diverse spacecraft development engineers, you will assist in the procurement, development, analysis, test, and verification, of the navigation radar sensors on a variety of spacecraft and missions
You will participate in the full design life cycle of navigation radar sensor including design, development, analysis, testing, verification/validation, and flight
You will work closely with the guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) team to seamlessly integrate the radar navigation system components with the rest of the GN&C
Your contributions will enable flight of state-of-the-art aerospace vehicles and missions. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe spaceflight
Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities: 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 Assist in the design of the radar navigation architecture, hardware configuration with design studies, and execute sensor performance trades Contribute to procurement, vendor coordination, delivery, acceptance, installation, verification, validation, qualification, and certification of the component hardware Perform and guide testing and analyses such as flight test, thermal vacuum test, vibration test, etc
to validate top-level system specifications and requirements, and to establish performance specifications of the sensors Support the development and execution of 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 Support the GN&C subsystem technical lead with a cross-functional mindset to facilitate subsystem and system level architectural decisions Qualifications: B.S
in aerospace engineering or related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experienceExperience in development of spacecraft navigation systems or spacecraft avionics systems Experience with radar electronics, antenna, and front end for deorbit, descent, and landing operationsWorking knowledge of frequency modulated continuous wave and pulsed Doppler radarExperience in sensor procurement, integration, and test support Experience with radio frequency (L, S, X, K band) navigation sensors and testing environments Demonstrated experience in verification and test of navigation systems Experience in MATLAB/Simulink Desired: M.S
in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experienceDemonstrated knowledge and experience with navigation systems that include measurements from IMU, GPS, radar, star trackers, and optical sensors Experience in synthetic aperture radar design and implementationExperience with high altitude and weak signal GPSExperience with software defined radioDetailed knowledge on EEE part selection for a variety of sensorsKnowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft navigation Working knowledge of NASA human spaceflight standards.Compensation Range for:CO applicants is $125,400.00-$175,560.00;WA applicants is $136,800.00-$191,520.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification
At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws
For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion
Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines
To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. This position reports to the Navigation and Sensors Group in Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit.As part of a hardworking team of diverse spacecraft development engineers, you will assist in the procurement, development, analysis, test, and verification, of the navigation radar sensors on a variety of spacecraft and missions
You will participate in the full design life cycle of navigation radar sensor including design, development, analysis, testing, verification/validation, and flight
You will work closely with the guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) team to seamlessly integrate the radar navigation system components with the rest of the GN&C
Your contributions will enable flight of state-of-the-art aerospace vehicles and missions. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe spaceflight
Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities: 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 Assist in the design of the radar navigation architecture, hardware configuration with design studies, and execute sensor performance trades Contribute to procurement, vendor coordination, delivery, acceptance, installation, verification, validation, qualification, and certification of the component hardware Perform and guide testing and analyses such as flight test, thermal vacuum test, vibration test, etc
to validate top-level system specifications and requirements, and to establish performance specifications of the sensors Support the development and execution of 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 Support the GN&C subsystem technical lead with a cross-functional mindset to facilitate subsystem and system level architectural decisions Qualifications: B.S
in aerospace engineering or related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experienceExperience in development of spacecraft navigation systems or spacecraft avionics systems Experience with radar electronics, antenna, and front end for deorbit, descent, and landing operationsWorking knowledge of frequency modulated continuous wave and pulsed Doppler radarExperience in sensor procurement, integration, and test support Experience with radio frequency (L, S, X, K band) navigation sensors and testing environments Demonstrated experience in verification and test of navigation systems Experience in MATLAB/Simulink Desired: M.S
in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experienceDemonstrated knowledge and experience with navigation systems that include measurements from IMU, GPS, radar, star trackers, and optical sensors Experience in synthetic aperture radar design and implementationExperience with high altitude and weak signal GPSExperience with software defined radioDetailed knowledge on EEE part selection for a variety of sensorsKnowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft navigation Working knowledge of NASA human spaceflight standards.Compensation Range for:CO applicants is $125,400.00-$175,560.00;WA applicants is $136,800.00-$191,520.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification
At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws
For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
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