Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer 3 - Blue Ring

Application close date:

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

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

The role is part of the Blue National Security (BNS) Business Unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

As a Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) Engineer, you will directly contribute to the design, development, implementation and testing of the Blue Ring GN&C subsystem. In a fast-paced dynamic environment, you will work closely with other GNC engineers to prototype new algorithms, perform analysis, implement GN&C Flight Software in a Model Based Development environment and work across subsystem boundaries to support integration and test activities.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Active TS or TS/SCI Clearance Strongly Desired
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Take ownership of complex GN&C analysis, design and development tasks
• Contribute to the development of long-term strategies for improving GN&C system performance and capabilities
• Support verification of GNC requirements
• Participate in the review and evaluation of existing GN&C algorithms, identifying potential areas for improvement or optimization
• Collaborate on the implementation of the software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing and flight-testing for multiple vehicles
• Help troubleshoot GN&C performance anomalies in a 6DOF environment as well as in Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) facilities
• Collaborate with other stakeholders, such as systems engineers, subsystem engineers, and software developers to integrate GN&C subsystem into overall vehicle designs and missions

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience related to working GN&C for satellite/spacecraft applications
• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area.
• Direct experience synthesizing and prototyping new algorithms
• Experience with analytical and scripting tools: Matlab/Simulink, Python
• Experience with software development in C/C++
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to perform data analysis using monte-carlo techniques
• Ability to present technical information in a clear and compelling visual format
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. and/or Ph.D in Aerospace, Electrical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
• Experience using AI tools to develop software, automate engineering workflows, or support analysis and testing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards and technical requirements.
• Direct experience setting up or troubleshooting GN&C performance issues in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testbeds
• Experience in verification, validation and test of embedded software and hardware systems for flight critical applications.

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’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 an 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 Regulations

Applicants 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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