Flight Autonomy Engineer III - Lunar

Blue Origin LLC

Washington

On-site

USD 131,000 - 183,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a spacecraft autonomy and controls engineer to derive autonomy requirements, build control models in Simulink, and validate subsystem performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration across GN&C and other subsystems, using MATLAB/Simulink for analysis and verification.

Qualifications

Minimum of a B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
Applied industry experience and/or M.S. or Ph.D. focused on development of spacecraft autonomy and controls.
Proven experience in modeling and simulation autonomy and controls operations.
Familiarity with flight management, guidance, control, navigation, and astrodynamics fundamentals.
Experience in MATLAB and Simulink.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

Derive and develop autonomy requirements, perform analyses and trades to validate requirements, and maintain subsystem specification.
Collaborate with GN&C and other subsystems and spacecraft systems engineers to support the development of plant models.
Build control code in Simulink to support autocoding to target.
Support the development, and execution of simulations and tools required for verification of functionalities.
Use MATLAB and Simulink to analyze, unit test, and verify control and autonomy algorithms.
Support verification and testing, ensuring the subsystem complies to its requirements.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Autonomy & controls modelling

Flight dynamics basics

Written & verbal communication

Education

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Application close date

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

About Blue Origin

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft development engineers, you develop and deliver on-board autonomy algorithms, control algorithms, and flight software. You will be responsible for the derivation and development of autonomy requirements, analysis, algorithms, flight software, integration, test, verification, and validation. In this role, you will use your experience in the implementation of on-board autonomy and mechanical, thermal, fluid, and gaseous control systems. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Derive and develop autonomy requirements, perform analyses and trades to validate requirements, and maintain subsystem specification, and performance metrics. Collaborate with GN&C and other subsystems and spacecraft systems engineers to support the development of low- and high-fidelity plant models. Build control code in Simulink to support autocoding to target. Support the development, and execution of simulations and tools required for verification of functionalities. Use MATLAB and Simulink to analyze, unit test, and verify control and autonomy algorithms. Support verification and testing, ensuring the subsystem complies to its requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering
Applied industry experience and/or M.S. or Ph.D. focused on development of spacecraft autonomy and controls
Proven experience in modeling and simulation autonomy and controls operations
Familiarity with flight management, guidance, control, navigation, and astrodynamics fundamentals
Experience in MATLAB and Simulink
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. or PhD in aerospace engineering or related technical field
Experience in development and implementation of real-time embedded control solutions
Experience in full lifecycle development of GN&C and/or Autonomy on spacecraft
Experience developing embedded control systems for complex aerospace systems
Experience designing, evaluating, and simulating state machines
Experience in Stateflow
Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA
Familiarity with DO-178, DO-160, and DO-254 or similar guidelines

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for CA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70
Base Pay Range for CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55
Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Other site ranges may differ

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.
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, 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Background Checks

Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’sAffirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.