Ground Autonomy Control Engineer III - New Glenn

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Ground Control Software team working on New Glenn. You will design, verify, and deploy autonomous ground control applications used to support heavy-lift orbital launches, leveraging model-based development and AI techniques.

The role requires hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and model-based design, plus a strong background in control systems, software validation, and configuration management.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, Software, or related field)
• 5-8 years of experience in the applicable industry and/or a controls-related role in a non-academic, professional setting
• Experience with model-based software design and validation
• Experience in tuning and processing P&ID loops and familiarity in reading schematic drawings
• Experience working in a configuration managed development environment
• Good knowledge of common programming languages such as C/C++, Python

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, verify, and commission software solutions for ground control systems supporting New Glenn
• Use model-based development and verification techniques for launch controls facilities
• Own complex technical challenges including configuration management, verification, commissioning and in-field troubleshooting
• Collaborate with launch engineering and operations to validate controls software meets real-world needs
• Ensure products are deployment-ready for a New Glenn Mission and operationally ready

Skills

C/C++

Python

Model-based software design

P&ID loops

Configuration managed development

Reading schematic drawings

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, Software, or related field)

Tools

GitLab

Confluence

JIRA ITS

StateFlow

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will design, develop, verify, and commission software solutions for the ground control systems supportingNew Glenn, Blue Origin's heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. You will be designing Ground Control applications using Model Based development and verification techniques for the launch controls facilities.

In this role, you will help implement the overall strategy forautonomous ground control systems- a key enabler for increased launch cadence and efficient operations. You will take ownership of complex technical challenges involved with configuration management, verification, commissioning and in-field troubleshooting.

The role hinges on using "physics-based" controls systems modeling to develop robust controls applications. In addition, you will interact with the launch engineering and the operations team to solicit customer feedback and validate that the controls software meets the needs of the real-world operations scenario.

As a senior engineer, you will be ensuring that the products you are responsible for are ready for deployment for a New Glenn Mission and operationally ready.

You will actively leverageLarge Language Models (LLMs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)in the development of the autonomous applications.

We seek someone who will apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is essential!

If you thrive on challenge, want to make history, and enjoy solving the toughest engineering problems in aerospace, we encourage you to apply. Join us in launching the next era of human spaceflight!

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, Software, or related field)
• 5-8 years of experience in the applicable industry and/or a controls-related role in a non-academic, professional setting
• Experience with model-based software design and validation
• Experience in tuning and processing P&ID loops and familiarity in reading schematic drawings
• Experience working in a configuration managed development environment
• Good Knowledge of common programming languages such as C/C++, Python

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modeling and simulations
• Experience with software integration
• Experience with StateFlow, State Machine
• Familiarity with DO-178 and/or DO-278
• Familiarity with PLCs or embedded controllers
• Experience in Automotive, Aviation or Space industry
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with GitLab, Confluence, JIRA ITS

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

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.

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
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• 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

Benefits

• Benefits 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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.

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