Senior Navigation Engineer: Kalman INS Lead

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 156,802 - 219,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

bonuses not guaranteed

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in the Seattle area is seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to design, analyze, and implement navigation algorithms for advanced aerospace systems. You will lead Kalman filtering implementations and integrate INS/GPS solutions within the GNC/Avionics architecture.

The role requires strong simulation and test experience, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, and hands-on development in C++ or Python, with mentoring responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration. U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace or electrical engineering with 5-10 years in navigation systems.
• Expertise in Kalman filters for INS and GPS integration.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink experience with C++/Python for algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement navigation and estimation algorithms with Kalman filters for INS.
• Model and simulate inertial sensors and GPS receivers to evaluate performance.
• Lead integration of navigation components into GNC/avionics architecture.
• Develop test plans and validate navigation systems in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Kalman filters

Inertial Navigation Systems

GPS technology

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Python

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Python

Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in the Seattle area is seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to design, analyze, and implement navigation algorithms for advanced aerospace systems. You will lead Kalman filtering implementations and integrate INS/GPS solutions within the GNC/Avionics architecture.

The role requires strong simulation and test experience, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, and hands-on development in C++ or Python, with mentoring responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration. U.S.