Senior Space Simulation Engineer – Isaac Sim & 6-DoF

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking engineers to advance physics-based simulation for space vehicle and rover mobility. You will develop Newton dynamic models, run Isaac Sim scenarios, and inform design with rigorous verification plans.

The role focuses on early studies, trades, and project execution across architectures and environments. Responsibilities include building regression-ready assets, correlating models with test data, and maturing simulation workflows.

Qualifications

• 8+ years developing physics-based simulation and dynamic models for high-reliability systems.
• Strong dynamics and multibody modeling fundamentals: rigid/flexible bodies, contact mechanics.
• Use of simulation to drive decisions across lifecycle: trade studies → design → verification.
• Experience with simulation framework development (Python, C/C++) and automated testing.
• Familiarity with control system concepts for closed-loop simulations.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly stand up and iterate Newton dynamic models to evaluate system concepts and envelopes.
• Build rover mobility studies in Isaac Sim to inform requirements and design decisions.
• Develop terra mechanics approaches and quantify sensitivities for risk retirement.
• Support control architecture trades by providing simulation data products.
• Produce technical roadmaps: model maturation, test-to-model correlation, phased verification.

Skills

Physics-based simulation

Multibody dynamics

Trade studies

Python

C/C++

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Computational Science, or related field

Tools

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

Newton dynamics models

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking engineers to advance physics-based simulation for space vehicle and rover mobility. You will develop Newton dynamic models, run Isaac Sim scenarios, and inform design with rigorous verification plans.

The role focuses on early studies, trades, and project execution across architectures and environments. Responsibilities include building regression-ready assets, correlating models with test data, and maturing simulation workflows.