GNC Systems Engineer III

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.

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!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Culture Statement   Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
• Base Pay Range for: VA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70
CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55
• Other site ranges may differ
• Culture Statement
• Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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• 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.
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