Lead Vision-Based Navigation Engineer for Lunar Missions

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 219,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Denver seeks a senior engineer to lead vision-based navigation algorithms for lunar missions, shaping technical direction, validating flight software, and collaborating across programs.

The role requires an MS/PhD in a related field with 10+ years of robotics and computer vision experience, plus strong leadership and communication skills. Join a culture focused on safety, innovation, and mission success.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Aerospace, Robotics, or related Engineering field with 10+ years of demonstrated experience in computer vision application development.
• Recognized technical expert in Robotics and Computer Vision with a track record of leading complex system implementations.
• Deep, demonstrated experience with optics, camera hardware and calibration, including leading trade studies and technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership for Computer Vision development across multiple programs.
• Establish and enforce best practices for unit testing, integration testing, and V&V of computer vision software modules.
• Provide technical oversight for integration of computer vision software into vehicle production baselines.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, elevating the technical capability of the team.
• Represent the organization in technical reviews, design forums, and cross-program technical exchanges.
• Drive resolution of complex technical challenges spanning multiple subsystems and disciplines.
• Influence make/buy, build-vs-reuse, and technology roadmap decisions for vision-based navigation.

Skills

Vision-based navigation

Computer vision

Robotics

Aerospace engineering

Team leadership

C++ or Rust

Executive communication

Education

MS or PhD in Aerospace, Robotics, or related Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Trick/JEOD/cFS

Job description

Blue Origin in Denver seeks a senior engineer to lead vision-based navigation algorithms for lunar missions, shaping technical direction, validating flight software, and collaborating across programs.

The role requires an MS/PhD in a related field with 10+ years of robotics and computer vision experience, plus strong leadership and communication skills. Join a culture focused on safety, innovation, and mission success.