Blue Origin
MK2 Crew Lander GN&C Engineer, Flight Controls- Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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.
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 engineers, you will join our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team with an emphasis in Flight Controls. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the development of control laws and flight software for spacecraft from Earth to the Moon! You will also prototype algorithms, conduct trade studies for control architectures, and perform linear stability analyses using classical and modern approaches.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechatronic, or Electrical engineering or closely related subject areas 5+ years of working experience in GN&C algorithm development, flight and attitude control using classical and modern control methods Knowledgeable in frequency domain analysis techniques Robust understanding of controller stability derivatives and stability margins with respect to flexible body dynamics, slosh dynamics, and spacecraft dynamics Demonstrated experience with control law design for aerospace vehicles Familiarity with development of requirements, interfaces, trades and analyses for aerospace GN&C applications Understand the relationship between attitude control, vehicle configuration, spacecraft dynamics, actuators, sensors, and automation Experience in Matlab/Simulink and Model Based Development Experience coding in C/C++ Robust understanding of software and data configuration management techniques and tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of safety. Desired Qualifications
M.S. or PhD in Aerospace, Mechatronic, Electrical Engineering or closely related technical subject area Proven experience in development, implementation and testing of GN&C systems for aerospace vehicles Demonstrated technical experience through the full lifecycle of system development Proficiency in different control law schemes such as PID, Phase-Plane, H-Infinity, Lead and Lag Compensators, Dynamic Inversion, etc. Experience designing flight control systems with reaction control systems (RCS), cold or hot gas thrusters, thrust vector control (TVC), or electric propulsion Deep knowledge of astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, attitude kinematics and dynamics Experience with spacecraft control system design considerations vital for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD). On-orbit experience providing GN&C support during mission operations Experience synthesizing and evaluating Monte Carlo simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, and software-in-the-loop testing Experience with real-time flight software and Simulink/Embedded Coder Hands-on experience with GN&C flight hardware Experience with performing system safety analyses including Functional Hazard Assessments; Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses; and Fault Tree Analysis Experience with Matlab/Simulink linear analysis tools. Experience with collaboration tools such as Gitlab, Confluence, and JIRA Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.
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Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechatronic, or Electrical engineering or closely related subject areas 5+ years of working experience in GN&C algorithm development, flight and attitude control using classical and modern control methods Knowledgeable in frequency domain analysis techniques Robust understanding of controller stability derivatives and stability margins with respect to flexible body dynamics, slosh dynamics, and spacecraft dynamics Demonstrated experience with control law design for aerospace vehicles Familiarity with development of requirements, interfaces, trades and analyses for aerospace GN&C applications Understand the relationship between attitude control, vehicle configuration, spacecraft dynamics, actuators, sensors, and automation Experience in Matlab/Simulink and Model Based Development Experience coding in C/C++ Robust understanding of software and data configuration management techniques and tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of safety. Desired Qualifications
M.S. or PhD in Aerospace, Mechatronic, Electrical Engineering or closely related technical subject area Proven experience in development, implementation and testing of GN&C systems for aerospace vehicles Demonstrated technical experience through the full lifecycle of system development Proficiency in different control law schemes such as PID, Phase-Plane, H-Infinity, Lead and Lag Compensators, Dynamic Inversion, etc. Experience designing flight control systems with reaction control systems (RCS), cold or hot gas thrusters, thrust vector control (TVC), or electric propulsion Deep knowledge of astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, attitude kinematics and dynamics Experience with spacecraft control system design considerations vital for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD). On-orbit experience providing GN&C support during mission operations Experience synthesizing and evaluating Monte Carlo simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, and software-in-the-loop testing Experience with real-time flight software and Simulink/Embedded Coder Hands-on experience with GN&C flight hardware Experience with performing system safety analyses including Functional Hazard Assessments; Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses; and Fault Tree Analysis Experience with Matlab/Simulink linear analysis tools. Experience with collaboration tools such as Gitlab, Confluence, and JIRA Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.
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