GN&C Integrated Product Manager

Blue Origin is committed to a vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Enabling this future requires commercial low Earth orbit destinations where people can live and work, creating economic value. We are building the next space station. With a commercial business model and a futuristic space architecture designed to promote and sustain a robust orbital economy, we will normalize space travel for larger numbers of people. Come join our team to develop Earth orbit. As part of a hardworking team of diverse spacecraft development engineers, you will be the lead for the development and delivery of the guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) subsystem for an orbital habitat. Your responsibilities will include synthesis of algorithms, creation of flight software, derivation and development of subsystem requirements, performing analyses and trade studies, and supporting the full lifecycle of GN&C design through flight completion. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities: Lead the development, qualification, and delivery of GN&C flight software and hardware (sensors, momentum control, reaction control system, and electric propulsion elements) Lead a team of experienced GN&C and propulsion analysts, system engineers, software, and hardware engineers Lead and perform configuration and architecture design studies, and develop prototype GN&C subsystem solutions Lead and develop GN&C requirements with flow downs to component levels and companion verification methods. Support system and subsystem analyses needed to develop requirements Lead development and implementation of 6DOF simulation including development of vehicle, sensor, and actuator models according to specified simulation development standards Lead development and implementation of GN&C algorithms and flight software according to flight software development standards Lead and perform analyses, simulations, and tests (including component and hardware-in-the-loop) to verify component and subsystem specifications and requirements Lead development of verification and validation plans to ensure software and hardware components, and the integrated subsystem will perform as specified to meet system and subsystem requirements Provide technical direction and oversight to development of sensor and propulsion solutions by suppliers Manage technical risks for the subsystem, develop and execute mitigation plans Support the product manager for updates to schedule, resources, cost, and risks Lead subsystem gated reviews, and support program reviews Lead on-vehicle functional testing, and flight demonstration testing of the GN&C subsystem Qualifications: M.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related subject areas with at least 10 years of design experience Experience in full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystem on at least one aerospace program Experience in the development and analysis of GN&C algorithms Demonstrated experience in development and testing of navigation sensors and control actuators Demonstrated experience in implementation and testing of GN&C software and hardware Experience in sizing, architecting, and procuring propulsion systems for attitude control and stationkeeping Demonstrated experience with MATLAB and Simulink and associated autocoding practices Solid system engineering and configuration management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced, and driven work environment 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. Desired: Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related subject areas Demonstrated experience leading full development lifecycle of GN&C subsystem in at least one aerospace program Demonstrated advanced knowledge in the development of human-rated spacecraft GN&C systems Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $150,544-$220,798 Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $163,725-$240,130 Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $163,725-$240,130 Other site ranges may differ Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 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. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays Discretionary bonus programs Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

Salary : $150,544 - $220,798