Flight Controls Engineer – Spacecraft GN&C

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,706 - 182,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a skilled engineer to join their Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team. The role involves developing control laws and flight software for spacecraft, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with other teams.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Aerospace, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering and experience in GN&C algorithm development. This role promises a dynamic work atmosphere at the forefront of space exploration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechatronic, or Electrical engineering.
• Experience with GN&C algorithm development.
• Robust understanding of controller stability derivatives and dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop control laws and flight software for spacecraft.
• Prototype algorithms and conduct trade studies.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams on system development.

Skills

GN&C algorithm development

Flight and attitude control

Matlab/Simulink

C/C++ coding

Software and data configuration management

Excellent communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering

M.S. or PhD in related field

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Gitlab

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a skilled engineer to join their Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team. The role involves developing control laws and flight software for spacecraft, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with other teams.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Aerospace, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering and experience in GN&C algorithm development. This role promises a dynamic work atmosphere at the forefront of space exploration.