Engine Control & System Analysis Engineer II

Blue Origin•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will impact the development and maturation of Liquid Propulsion Rocket Engine (LPRE) control algorithms and simulation models. As a control and system analysis (CSA) engineer, your input and guidance will affect LPRE control system design at all stages of the development lifecycle. Ability to interface and coordinate resources with engine controller hardware, engine controller software, hardware in the loop (HIL), and vehicle control/simulation teams is imperative. An insistence on high standards is required to improve engine control system models based on system performance, mission requirements, program targets and constraints. There will be opportunities for contribution to engine control and system analysis technology roadmap and strategy formulation, as well as technical and professional mentorship for junior team members. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership experience, and dedication to excellence to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. degree in relevant engineering subject area (aerospace or mechanical desired)
3+ years of experience in transient system modeling of and control algorithm development for complex engineering systems
Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink
Interpersonal skills and proven track record to work on a team
Ability to learn and work with technical guidance on engine modeling, simulation, and control system analysis, and balance several tasks at one time
Ability to clearly communicate technical analysis results to other teams and leadership

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MATLAB Embedded Coder
Basic knowledge of Git / GitLab
Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-330, and DO-331
Basic configuration management experience
Familiarity with MATLAB Test Manager
Experience with hydraulic analysis and control design of hydraulic systems

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engine and avionics systems engineers to develop and verify engine and control system performance
Collaborate with avionics software engineers to develop and verify high level software requirements
Develop and mature control, estimation, and system fault detection algorithms
Develop and mature verification compliance reports for engine and control system
Develop and mature engine and control system transient models and analyses
Establish and mature standard work instructions for transient modeling and analysis methods

Benefits

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.
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.

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