Junior GN&C Engineer for Spaceflight Systems

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks early‑career engineers to design, analyze and verify GN&C software for spaceflight systems. You will build on human‑rated GN&C code to boost reliability, capabilities, and cost efficiency, while performing simulations and Monte Carlo studies to meet stringent specs.

The role focuses on guidance, navigation, and control algorithm development, working with cross‑functional teams across multiple sites. This entry‑level opportunity emphasizes growth in a spaceflight environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in designing and testing control systems for aerospace vehicles or mechanical and fluidic subsystems.
• Fundamental understanding of dynamics, orbital mechanics, estimation, and control theory.
• Practical experience in guidance, navigation, and controls algorithm development and analysis for aerospace or mobile robotic applications.
• Strong software and model development skills, particularly in MATLAB/Simulink, and C/C++.
• Relevant internship/co‑op and/or hands‑on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self‑driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) software design, analysis, development, and verification for spaceflight systems.
• Build upon existing human‑rated GN&C software to improve reliability, enable capabilities, and reduce operating cost.
• Perform system analyses, including simulations and Monte‑Carlo, to satisfy specifications and drive system‑level architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple business units to align on objectives and deliverables.

Job description

Blue Origin seeks early‑career engineers to design, analyze and verify GN&C software for spaceflight systems. You will build on human‑rated GN&C code to boost reliability, capabilities, and cost efficiency, while performing simulations and Monte Carlo studies to meet stringent specs.

The role focuses on guidance, navigation, and control algorithm development, working with cross‑functional teams across multiple sites. This entry‑level opportunity emphasizes growth in a spaceflight environment.