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Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago

GN&C Modeling and Simulation Engineer II - ACE

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $133K/yr

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The GN&C Modeling and Simulation Engineer II supports the integration, verification, analysis, and evaluation of spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, contributing to the development of innovative space systems.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and extend large-scale simulation software; support mission design, trajectory optimization, systems engineering, and test design

Integrate, update, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms

Perform system analyses to satisfy specifications and requirements and to drive system-level architectural decisions

Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives

Qualification

GN&C algorithm developmentPhysical modelingMATLABC/C++PythonOrbital mechanicsTrajectory optimizationAerospace applicationsModel-based engineeringTeam collaborationFlexibilitySelf-driven

Required

Minimum of a B.S. degree in physics, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other relevant engineering field

Fundamental understanding of dynamics, kinematics, orbital mechanics, estimation, and control theory

Understanding of spacecraft subsystem concepts including rocket propulsion, navigation sensors, and avionics

Practical experience in guidance, navigation, and controls algorithm development and analysis for aerospace applications

Demonstrated ability to apply rigorous analytical methods in verification and analysis

Strong software and model development skills, particularly in one or more of MATLAB, C/C++, Python, and Rust

Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs

Flexible and adaptable mindset

Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction

Preferred

M.S. degree or PhD in physics, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another relevant STEM field

Knowledge of multi-body dynamics, flexible body dynamics, gas and fluid dynamics and thermodynamics

Experience with trajectory design and optimization tools such as Copernicus, STK, GMAT, POST and OTIS

Experience developing and verifying physical models for the purpose of control design, component sizing, and system performance evaluation

Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and statistical performance analysis

Experience with simulation development in Trick/JEOD

Experience with software configuration control and quality assurance