Senior GN&C Leader for Lunar Mk1 Vehicle

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a single-threaded GN&C team leader for the Mk1 vehicle within the Lunar Permanence unit. You will guide the GNC team, own people processes, drive flight hardware and GNC software development, and ensure quality and schedule adherence for flight-critical systems.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and coordinate with other vehicle subsystems to meet performance requirements and safety standards. A strong focus on leadership and mission success is essential.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering with at least 10 years of design experience.
• Advanced knowledge in GN&C system development for spacecraft.
• Experience in full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystems on aerospace programs.
• Experience with GN&C algorithms and flight software development.
• Experience with rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking missions.

Responsibilities

• Hire staff and mentor team for technical growth and timely delivery.
• Lead GN&C subsystem design decisions and coordinate with other subsystems.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide engineering leadership from development through operation.
• Benchmark standards and tools against industry and other units.

Skills

GN&C leadership

People management

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Education

M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Trick

Core Flight System

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a single-threaded GN&C team leader for the Mk1 vehicle within the Lunar Permanence unit. You will guide the GNC team, own people processes, drive flight hardware and GNC software development, and ensure quality and schedule adherence for flight-critical systems.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and coordinate with other vehicle subsystems to meet performance requirements and safety standards. A strong focus on leadership and mission success is essential.