SLD Navigation Flight Software Engineer I

4 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company that is revolutionizing the space industry. Our mission is to make humanity a multi-planetary species and to create a future where millions of people live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Navigation Software Engineer to join our Lunar Permanence team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing navigation software for our crewed and uncrewed lunar vehicles. Your expertise will play a critical role in enabling safe and reliable spaceflight and contributing to the development of sustainable infrastructure for human presence on the lunar surface.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement optimal state estimation algorithms for inertial or relative navigation, culminating with their deployment onto a target platform for real-time execution.
  • Contribute to the development and deployment of embedded navigation software, including sensor interfaces and telemetry management, using C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Verify the navigation software implementation through open-loop and closed-loop Monte Carlo analysis as well as via unit testing.
  • Collaborate in the development, implementation, and test of navigation algorithms for in LEO, translunar, rendezvous, de-orbit, descent, and landing phases of flight.
  • Collaborate on the implementation of the processor-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of component-level navigation test programs, including sensor characterization, sensor modeling, and integrated on-vehicle testing.
Requirements
  • B.S. plus a M.S. or equivalent in aerospace engineering, or related technical field.
  • Operational knowledge in the synthesis of state estimation algorithms and Kalman filters for navigation.
  • Experience with build systems, version control, and testing methodologies.
  • Strong software development and design skills with emphasis in C++ and Simulink/MATLAB, including skills in debugging and performance optimization.
  • Operational knowledge of inertial and relative navigation sensors.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or equivalent in aerospace engineering, or related technical field.
  • Experience in the development, implementation, and test of navigation algorithms for spacecraft navigation.
  • Experience or research with hardware and software integration and testing, including experience with sensor device drivers and I/O.
  • Experience in verification and test of embedded software and systems.
  • Experience or research in vehicle rendezvous and proximity operations, ascent/descent navigation, or terrain relative nav.
  • Experience or research in vision-based navigation, and familiar with image processing, and feature detection techniques.
  • Experience or research in development of navigation systems that include measurements from optical sensors.
  • Experience or research in the development of planetary spacecraft navigation systems.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

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