Ground Autonomy Control Engineer II - New Glenn

Blue Origin • Seattle, WA

13d • $104,015 - $145,620

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As part of a passionate and highly skilled team of engineers, you will play a key role in developing software to autonomously load propellants and launch Blue Origin’s pioneering New Glenn rocket. You will translate your understanding of P&ID drawings into robust Simulink control algorithms, converting cutting-edge concepts into executable, flight-ready code. Our team develops safety-critical software, so experience with verification and validation is highly valued. You will collaborate closely with the simulation team to verify control models and work in tandem with the launch team to validate your software in real-world scenarios. If you thrive on challenge, want to make history, and enjoy solving the toughest engineering problems in aerospace, we encourage you to apply. Join us in launching the next era of human spaceflight!

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, Software, or related field)
• 2+ years of experience in the applicable industry and/or a controls-related role in a non-academic, professional setting
• Experience with Simulink or other model-based design software
• Experience working in a configuration managed development environment
• Knowledge of common programming languages such as C/C++, Python
• Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into engineering workflows
• Familiarity with AI model integration, deployment, and optimization

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linux
• Experience with GitLab
• Experience with plant simulations
• Experience with software integration
• Experience with StateFlow
• Strong understanding of current AI tools and frameworks, and ability to leverage these technologies to enhance automation, data analysis, and decision-making processes within aerospace applications

Responsibilities

• developing software to autonomously load propellants and launch Blue Origin’s pioneering New Glenn rocket
• translate your understanding of P&ID drawings into robust Simulink control algorithms, converting cutting-edge concepts into executable, flight-ready code
• collaborate closely with the simulation team to verify control models and work in tandem with the launch team to validate your software in real-world scenarios

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees