Ground Autonomy Control Engineer II - New Glenn
About The Position
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
- Willingness to learn and work 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.
- Translating understanding of P&ID drawings into robust Simulink control algorithms.
- Converting cutting-edge concepts into executable, flight-ready code.
- Collaborating closely with the simulation team to verify control models.
- Working 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%
- 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
Mid Level
