Senior GNC Lead – Lunar Lander Systems

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 169,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, Florida is seeking a senior GN&C lead for the Mk1 vehicle. You will manage a team focused on guidance, navigation, and control, deliver flight hardware and software, and mentor staff across the subsystem.

You will drive design decisions, mitigate risks, and coordinate with other subsystems to meet rigorous performance goals. The role requires a strong background in GN&C, aerospace engineering, and leadership, with a track record in complex programs and a commitment

Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering.
• Advanced knowledge in GN&C systems for spacecraft.
• Experience in full development lifecycle of GN&C on at least one aerospace program.
• Experience in development and analysis of GN&C algorithms and flight software.
• Experience in development and testing of navigation sensors and control actuators.
• Experience in rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking missions.
• Experience in staffing plans, labor and hardware cost estimates, and end-to-end schedules.
• Experience in personnel management and performance management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Hire staff that continually raises the bar of performance
• Coach and mentoring staff in technical growth and communication development
• Make technical, programmatic, and personnel decisions quickly using metrics
• Be resourceful in automation or streamlining work scope
• Develop and manage subsystem budgets and schedules
• Actively integrating with all other subsystems to create efficient and integrated technical solutions
• Establish subsystem priorities as flowed down from company, business unit, and vehicle level objectives
• Review and impact engineering changes, variances, non-conformances, problem reports, action items, etc.
• Develop strategic plans that best leverage capabilities and hardware common across Blue Origin vehicles
• Author reports, define plans, and clearly describe technical problems and solutions to leadership

Skills

GN&C systems

GN&C algorithms

Flight software

Rendezvous & docking

Staffing planning

People management

Communication skills

Organization

Dynamic work environment

Education

M.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering

Tools

Trick

Core Flight System

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, Florida is seeking a senior GN&C lead for the Mk1 vehicle. You will manage a team focused on guidance, navigation, and control, deliver flight hardware and software, and mentor staff across the subsystem.

You will drive design decisions, mitigate risks, and coordinate with other subsystems to meet rigorous performance goals. The role requires a strong background in GN&C, aerospace engineering, and leadership, with a track record in complex programs and a commitment