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This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of spacecraft development engineers, you will develop aerospace multidisciplinary models and simulations to ensure the correctness and performance of our flight software using platforms like desktop computers, software-in-the-loop simulations, hardware-in-the-loop labs, and on-vehicle simulations. 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact delivery of payloads to the lunar surface. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

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• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to __% of the time
• Shifts available:
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• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Actively involved in the development of the tools needed to design, build, deploy and support our unique and state-of-the art simulation infrastructure
• Develop and integrate multidisciplinary models for a multi-vehicle simulation using MATLAB, Simulink, and NASA’s TRICK framework
• Collaborate with GN&C and other subsystems and spacecraft systems engineers to support the development of low- and high-fidelity plant models
• Support the development, and execution of simulations and tools required for verification of functionalities
• Interact with engineers across disciplines to assist with and ensure validation of models

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science
• 2+ years of software development and debugging skills, particularly in C/C++, MATLAB, and Simulink
• Strong fundamentals in rigid body dynamics, fluid mechanics, and 1st principles physics-based mathematical models
• Familiarity with auto coding Simulink to C++
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines such as Gitlab
• Experience with configuration management
• Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• 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

• MS or higher degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
• Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary, and familiarity with software verification approaches
• Experience developing software for software-in-the-loop (SIL)  and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Experience writing software that efficiently handles the production, distribution and storage of large data sets.
• Experience developing and maintaining simulation models including plant physics, sensors, and actuators
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with verification and validation of aerospace simulations and models
• Familiarity with aerospace systems and design
• Experience using AI to augment workflows, processes, and analysis

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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 an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.