GNC Systems Engineer III
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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As a GNC Systems Engineer, you will be a part of a hardworking team of engineers and apply your technical expertise to the development, implementation, and verification of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system for our launch and reentry systems. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance and reliability of our vehicle's trajectory and control systems. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in GNC systems design, development, and analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in trajectory construction for launch and/or reentry systems.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar simulation and analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft/launch vehicle dynamics and control theory.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with C, C++, or Python.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing of GNC systems.
- Knowledge of space environment effects on vehicle dynamics.
- Familiarity with space mission analysis and design tools.
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and simulate GNC algorithms for launch and reentry vehicles.
- Develop and analyze vehicle trajectories, from pre-launch to landing/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.
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%
- 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
- up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
