MK2 GN&C Systems Engineer IV - Lunar Permanence
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft development engineers, you willcontribute to thesystems engineering activities for the Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) subsystem and its components. Your responsibilities will include derivation and development of subsystem requirements, performing analyses and trade studies tovalidaterequirements, andmaintainingsubsystem specification, budgets, and performance metrics. You will collaborate with the vehicle systems engineering, propulsion, structures, and dynamics teams to ensure design coordination to meet the vehicle performance deliverables. You will need to be able to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
We are looking for someone to apply their technicalexpertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positivelyimpactsafe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision isrequired!
Develop GN&C requirements with flow downs tocomponentlevels and companion verification methods. Support system and subsystem analyses needed to develop requirements
Manage technical budgets and performance metrics
Collaborate with other subsystems and spacecraft systems engineers to define subsystem boundaries and interfaces
Perform analyses, simulations, and tests (includingcomponentand hardware-in-the-loop) to verifycomponentand subsystem specifications and requirements
Developverification and validationplansto ensure software and hardware components, and the integrated subsystem will perform as specified to meet system and subsystem requirements
Support the definition, development, and execution of simulations and tools necessary for verification of subsystem functionalities.
Supportprovidingupdates to schedule, resources, cost, and risks
Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related subject areas
Experience in full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystem on at least one aerospace program
Experience in the development and analysis of GN&C algorithms
Demonstrated experience in development and testing of navigation sensors and control actuators
Demonstrated experience in implementation and testing of GN&C software and hardware
Solid system engineering and configuration management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work
Ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced, and driven work environment
Ability to earn trust and maintainpositive and professional relationships
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related subject areas
10 or more years of design experience
Demonstrated experience leading full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystem in at least one aerospace program
Demonstrated advanced knowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft GN&C systems
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with development of descent and landing software for planetary missions
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Rendezvous and Proximity Operations and Docking
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Description
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related subject areas
- Experience in full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystem on at least one aerospace program
- Experience in the development and analysis of GN&C algorithms
- Demonstrated experience in development and testing of navigation sensors and control actuators
- Demonstrated experience in implementation and testing of GN&C software and hardware
- Solid system engineering and configuration management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work
- Ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced, and driven work environment
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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