GN&C Engineer III - Blue Ring

Blue Origin • Littleton, CO

3d

About The Position

The GN&C Engineer III will contribute to the design, development, implementation, and testing of the Blue Ring spacecraft’s guidance, navigation, and control subsystem. The role is part of Blue National Security, which develops launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Working in a fast-paced environment, the engineer will prototype algorithms, conduct analysis, implement GN&C flight software in a model-based development environment, and support integration and testing across subsystem boundaries. The position requires detailed attention to safe and repeatable spaceflight and collaboration with GN&C engineers and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience working in GN&C for satellite or spacecraft applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical subject area.
• Direct experience synthesizing and prototyping new algorithms.
• Experience with analytical and scripting tools, including Matlab/Simulink and 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 a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and/or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Electrical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a 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 or software-in-the-loop testbeds.
• Experience in verification, validation, and testing of embedded software and hardware systems for flight-critical applications.
• Active TS or TS/SCI clearance is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Own complex GN&C analysis, design, and development tasks.
• Contribute to long-term strategies for improving GN&C system performance and capabilities.
• Support verification of GN&C requirements.
• Review and evaluate existing GN&C algorithms and identify opportunities for improvement or optimization.
• Collaborate on software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing for multiple vehicles.
• Troubleshoot GN&C performance anomalies in a 6DOF environment and in hardware-in-the-loop facilities.
• Work with systems engineers, subsystem engineers, and software developers to integrate the GN&C subsystem into vehicle designs and missions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level