Senior GN&C Manager – Lunar Lander Mk1

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks a seasoned GN&C Leader to head the guidance, navigation, and control team for the Mk1 vehicle. You will own people management, delivery of flight hardware, and GNC software while aligning with program goals and safety standards.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and coordinate with other subsystems to ensure integrated, robust flight products for lunar missions. A MS degree and 10+ years in GN&C are required, with proven aerospace program experience.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical eng with 10+ years design experience.
• Advanced knowledge in spacecraft GN&C systems development.
• Full lifecycle GN&C subsystem experience on at least one aerospace program.
• Experience developing and analyzing GN&C algorithms and flight software.
• Experience in navigation sensors and control actuators testing.
• Knowledge of rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking missions.
• Experience in staff planning, labor/cost estimates, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Hire staff that continually raises the bar of performance
• Coach and mentor staff in technical growth and communication development
• Make quick technical, programmatic, and personnel decisions using quantitative metrics
• Automate or streamline work scope where possible
• Develop and manage subsystem budgets and schedules with risk-taking
• Integrate with other subsystems for efficient solutions
• Set subsystem priorities from company and vehicle objectives
• Review engineering changes and action items
• Develop strategic plans leveraging capabilities across Blue Origin vehicles
• Author reports and clearly describe technical problems and solutions to leadership

Skills

GN&C leadership

Team leadership

Budgeting and planning

Technical mentorship

Education

MS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Eng with 10+ years design experience

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks a seasoned GN&C Leader to head the guidance, navigation, and control team for the Mk1 vehicle. You will own people management, delivery of flight hardware, and GNC software while aligning with program goals and safety standards.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and coordinate with other subsystems to ensure integrated, robust flight products for lunar missions. A MS degree and 10+ years in GN&C are required, with proven aerospace program experience.