SLD Navigation Flight Software Engineer II

2 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Navigation Software Engineer to join our Lunar Permanence team at Blue Origin. As a Navigation Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of on-board navigation software for our crewed and uncrewed lunar vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of 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
  • Contribute to the verification of the navigation software implementation through open-loop and closed-loop Monte Carlo analysis as well as via unit testing
  • 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
  • Support the development and execution of component-level navigation test programs, including sensor characterization, sensor modeling, and integrated on-vehicle testing

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. or equivalent in computer science, aerospace engineering, or related technical field with 3+ years of proven experience
  • Demonstrated experience in the synthesis of state estimation algorithms and Kalman filters for navigation
  • Proven 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
  • Experience in verification and test of embedded software and systems
  • Operational knowledge of inertial and relative navigation sensors

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, aerospace engineering, or related technical field with 2+ years of experience
  • Experience in the development, implementation, and test of navigation algorithms for spacecraft navigation
  • Experience with hardware and software integration and testing, including experience with sensor device drivers and I/O

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%, 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

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, diverse, and dedicated work force.



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