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Blue Origin

Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Engineer 3

Flight Dynamics & GNCConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$119.8k - $167.7kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in GNC systems design, development, and analysis is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in trajectory construction for launch and/or reentry systems is required.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar simulation and analysis tools is required.
  • A strong understanding of spacecraft and launch vehicle dynamics and control theory is required.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, and simulate GNC algorithms for launch and reentry vehicles.
  • Develop and analyze vehicle trajectories from pre-launch to landing or splashdown.
  • Perform trade studies to optimize vehicle performance and GNC system design.
  • Develop and execute GNC system verification and validation plans.
  • Support the integration and testing of GNC hardware and software.
  • Analyze flight data to assess GNC system performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, to ensure a successful vehicle design.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with C, C++, or Python is preferred.
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing of GNC systems is preferred.
  • Knowledge of space environment effects on vehicle dynamics is preferred.
  • Familiarity with space mission analysis and design tools is preferred.

About the Company

Blue Origin

Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft

Blue Origin builds rockets, engines and spacecraft for commercial satellite operators and government space programs. Its New Glenn orbital rocket uses a reusable first stage, while Blue Moon landers are designed to transport cargo and astronauts to the lunar surface. The company designs and manufactures liquid-fueled propulsion systems, and its New Shepard vehicle is built for short suborbital trips carrying people and research payloads. Customers pay for launch services and engines, and government development contracts fund work on systems for exploration beyond Earth orbit. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, Blue Origin is headquartered in Kent, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$10.1B
Headquarters
Kent, WA
Founded
2000

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