MK2 GN&C Systems Responsible Engineer - Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the Role
You will lead systems engineering activities for the Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) subsystem on Blue Origin's Blue Moon lunar lander, part of the Human Landing System (HLS) program. Working directly with NASA, you will develop the technical foundation for Blue Origin's lunar transportation system to return humans to the Moon and establish permanent human presence beyond Earth.
Responsibilities
- Lead definition of GN&C requirements, decomposition to component levels, and associated verification expectations
- Manage GN&C technical budgets and performance metrics
- Collaborate with vehicle systems, propulsion, structures, and avionics teams to define subsystem boundaries and interfaces
- Lead and perform analyses, simulations, and tests (component and hardware-in-the-loop) to verify specifications and requirements
- Lead development of verification and validation plans for software, hardware, and integrated subsystem performance
- Support definition, development, and execution of simulations and tools for subsystem verification
- Support product team manager with updates to schedule, resources, cost, and risks
Required Qualifications
- M.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field with at least 10 years of design experience
- Experience in full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystem on at least one aerospace program
- Experience in 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 with ability to plan and guide complex technical work
- Ability to perform in dynamic, fast-paced, driven work environment
Desired Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field
- Demonstrated experience leading full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystem in at least one aerospace program
- Advanced knowledge in planetary spacecraft GN&C systems development
- Knowledge and experience with descent and landing software for planetary missions
Compensation
Base pay range varies by location: CO applicants $181,626 to $254,275; WA applicants $197,529 to $276,540. Other site ranges may differ.
Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee. Background check required.