Blue Origin · 1 day ago
MK2 Crew Lander GN&C Algorithms & Analysis Manager
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$151K/yr - $211K/yrBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. The MK2 Crew Lander GN&C Algorithms & Analysis Manager will lead a team of engineers in delivering algorithm, model, simulation, and flight software products for the MK2 Crew Lander, ensuring quality and performance standards are met.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directly develop a team of GN&C engineers. This includes being responsible for the people, processes, and tools crucial for best-in-class performance
Recruit, hire, and manager a team of engineering professionals
Lead direct reports’ professional development (e.g., hiring, performance evaluations, compensation and promotion management, routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on performance
Demonstrate effective communication, listening abilities, and compassion as a leader. You are an authority in the subject area, and you will assure that your team’s work products meet domain quality standards. You will ensure standards and tools align with other Blue Origin business units and with industry trends
Perform technical work and provide technical leadership of the highest caliber
Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles
Qualification
Required
Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science
Proven experience in software development and debugging skills, particularly in C/C++, MATLAB, and Simulink
Proven leadership and mentoring experience
Strong fundamentals in rigid body dynamics and 1st principles physics-based mathematical models
Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines such as Gitlab
Experience with configuration management
Experience developing and maintaining simulation models including plant physics, sensors, and actuators
Experience with verification and validation of aerospace simulations and models
Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary, and familiarity with software verification approaches
Highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work
Preferred
MS or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
Previous management experience
Experience developing software for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Experience auto coding Simulink to C++
Experience in Rust
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated advanced knowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft GN&C simulations
Familiarity with NPR 7150.2D, DO-178, DO-160, and DO-254 or similar standards
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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