GN&C Systems Engineer II

Blue Origin LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental leave

401(k) match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Colorado seeks a systems engineer to advance the GN&C subsystem for lunar and spaceflight programs. You will derive requirements, develop subsystem models, and coordinate with propulsion, structures, and dynamics teams to ensure vehicle performance.

You will contribute to simulations, tool development, and verification efforts, focusing on safety, quality, and reliable software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing. U.S. citizenship or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering.
• Applied industry experience and/or M.S. or Ph.D. focused on development of requirements, interfaces, trades and analyses for GN&C subsystems.
• Experience in modeling GN&C components, and analyzing performance of GN&C subsystem or components via simulation, testing, or analytical methods.
• Understands relationship between GN&C, vehicle sizing, and vehicle automation.
• Knowledge in control, navigation, and astrodynamics fundamentals.
• Experience in C/C++.
• Experience designing and evaluating Monte Carlo simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, and software-in-the-loop testing.
• Experienced in configuration and product data management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support early feasibility studies, subsystem architecture development, definition of subsystem and component trade space, and concept of operations.
• Derive and develop subsystem requirements, perform analyses and trades to validate requirements, and maintain subsystem specification, budgets and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with other subsystems and spacecraft systems engineers to support define subsystem boundaries and interfaces.
• Support the definition, development, and execution of simulations and tools for verification of subsystem functionalities.
• Support verification and testing, ensuring the subsystem complies to its requirements.
• Developing and integrating multidisciplinary models for a multi-vehicle simulation using Simulink and C/C++.

Skills

GN&C fundamentals

Control theory

Astrodynamics

C/C++

Monte Carlo simulations

HIL/SIL testing

Model-based development

Rust

Confluence/JIRA

System safety analyses

Education

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

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

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Model Based Development

Rust

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Application close date: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 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 will be responsible for systems engineering products for the Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) subsystem and its components. You will participate in derivation and development of subsystem requirements and ConOps, performing analyses and trade studies to validate requirements, and maintaining subsystem specification, budgets, and performance metrics. You will also work with software-in-the-loop simulations, hardware-in-the-loop labs, and on-vehicle simulations. You will collaborate with the vehicle systems engineering, propulsion, structures, and dynamics teams to ensure design coordination to meet the vehicle performance deliverables. You will need to be able to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.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:Support early feasibility studies, subsystem architecture development, definition of subsystem and component trade space, and concept of operationsDerive and develop subsystem requirements, perform analyses and trades to validate requirements, and maintain subsystem specification, budgets and performance metricsCollaborate with other subsystems and spacecraft systems engineers to support define subsystem boundaries and interfacesSupport the definition, development, and execution of simulations and tools necessary for verification of subsystem functionalitiesSupport verification and testing, ensuring the subsystem complies to its requirementsBeing actively involved in the development of the tools needed to design, build, deploy and support our unique and state-of-the art simulation infrastructureDeveloping and integrating multidisciplinary models for a multi-vehicle simulation using Simulink and C/C++Minimum Qualifications:B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineeringApplied industry experience and/or M.S. or Ph.D. focused on development of requirements, interfaces, trades and analyses for GN&C subsystemsExperience in modeling GN&C components, and analyzing performance of GN&C subsystem or components via simulation, testing, or analytical methodsUnderstands relationship between GN&C, vehicle sizing, and vehicle automationKnowledge in control, navigation, and astrodynamics fundamentalsExperience in C/C++Experience designing and evaluating Monte Carlo simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, and software-in-the-loop testingExperienced in configuration and product data managementExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust 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 asylumPreferred Qualifications:M.S. or PhD in aerospace engineering or related technical fieldExperience in development, implementation, and testing of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms on aerospace vehiclesExperience working with GN&C sensors and actuatorsExperience in full development lifecycle of spacecraft GN&C subsystemsExperience in Matlab/Simulink and Model Based DevelopmentExperience in RustExperience with Rendezvous Proximity Operations and DockingExperience with performing system safety analyses including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRABase Pay Range for:CO applicants is $98,208.00 - $137,491.20WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’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.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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.Background CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits include: 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. 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