MK2 Crew Lander GN&C Modeling & Simulation Engineer III
About The Position
This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products to support sustainable transportation of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a member of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team, you will focus on modeling and simulation for spacecraft operating from Earth to the Moon. You will work with software-in-the-loop simulations, hardware-in-the-loop labs, and on-vehicle simulations, collaborating with subsystem and spacecraft systems engineers on subsystem boundaries, interfaces, and technical performance measures. The role requires technical expertise, leadership, commitment to quality, and a passion for safe human spaceflight.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science.
- At least 5 years of software development and debugging experience, particularly with C/C++, Rust, and Simulink.
- Experience modeling GN&C components and analyzing GN&C subsystem or component performance through simulation, testing, or analytical methods.
- Strong fundamentals in rigid body dynamics, fluid mechanics, and first-principles physics-based mathematical models.
- Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and continuous integration pipelines such as GitLab.
- Experience with configuration management.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive culture.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary and familiarity with software verification approaches.
- Experience developing software for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
- Experience auto-coding Simulink to C++.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with verification and validation of aerospace simulations and models.
- Experience developing and maintaining simulation models, including plant physics, sensors, and actuators.
- Familiarity with DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, or similar guidelines.
- Experience using AI to augment workflows, processes, and analysis.
- Experience with tools such as GitLab, Bash, Conan, Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and Ansible.
Responsibilities
- Develop tools to design, build, deploy, and support simulation infrastructure.
- Develop and integrate multidisciplinary models for a multi-vehicle simulation using C/C++, Rust, Simulink, and NASA’s TRICK framework.
- Deliver simulations collaboratively to customers to inform decisions and ensure requirements are met.
- Work with engineers across disciplines to assist with and ensure model validation.
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 based on company policy and discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
