SLD Navigation Flight Software Engineer III

4 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
Role Overview

As a Navigation Engineer on the Lunar Permanence team at Blue Origin, you will play a critical role in developing the on-board navigation software for our crewed and uncrewed lunar vehicles. This software will enable unprecedented crew and mass to surface capabilities, directly impacting the history of space exploration with a dedication and attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

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
  • Own 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 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
  • Embody the Blue Origin leadership principles
Requirements
  • B.S. or M.S. or equivalent in computer science, aerospace engineering, or related technical field with 5+ 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 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
  • Operational knowledge of inertial and relative navigation sensors
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, aerospace engineering, or related technical field with 3+ years of experience
  • Experience in the development, implementation, and test of navigation algorithms for spacecraft navigation
  • Experience in vehicle rendezvous and proximity operations, ascent/descent navigation, or terrain relative navigation techniques
  • Experience in vision-based navigation, and familiar with image processing, and feature detection techniques
  • Experience in development of navigation systems that include measurements from optical sensors
  • Proven knowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft navigation systems

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