Controls Engineer II: Space Propulsion & Simulation

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines is seeking a control and system analysis engineer to advance LPRE control algorithms and simulation models. You will collaborate with engine and avionics teams to verify performance and develop high-level software requirements.

The role offers opportunities to shape the technology roadmap, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to safe human spaceflight. A BS in engineering and 2+ years of experience, plus proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink, are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• 2+ years of transient system modeling and control algorithm development.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engine and avionics systems engineers to develop and verify engine and control system performance.
• Collaborate with avionics software engineers to develop and verify high level software requirements.
• Develop and mature control, estimation, and system fault detection algorithms.
• Develop and mature verification reports for engine and control system.
• Develop and mature engine and control system transient models and analyses.
• Establish standard work instructions for transient modeling and analysis methods.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

MATLAB Embedded Coder

Git / GitLab

Job description

Blue Origin Engines is seeking a control and system analysis engineer to advance LPRE control algorithms and simulation models. You will collaborate with engine and avionics teams to verify performance and develop high-level software requirements.

The role offers opportunities to shape the technology roadmap, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to safe human spaceflight. A BS in engineering and 2+ years of experience, plus proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink, are required.