Senior GNC Systems Engineer – Trajectory & Flight Control

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a GNC Systems Engineer to design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for launch and reentry vehicles. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure robust trajectory performance and mission success.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 5+ years of GNC experience, with MATLAB/Simulink proficiency and strong communication skills. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in GNC design, development and analysis.
• Proficiency in trajectory construction for launch/reentry systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and simulate GNC algorithms for launch and reentry vehicles.
• Develop and analyze vehicle trajectories from pre-launch to landing/splashdown.
• Perform trade studies to optimize vehicle performance and GNC design.

Skills

GNC systems

Trajectory design

MATLAB/Simulink

Control theory

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical/electrical

Master's degree preferred

Tools

C

C++

Python

Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a GNC Systems Engineer to design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for launch and reentry vehicles. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure robust trajectory performance and mission success.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 5+ years of GNC experience, with MATLAB/Simulink proficiency and strong communication skills. U.S.