GNC Controls Engineer II - Blue Ring

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

As a GNC Controls Engineer II, you will support the development of embedded control systems (i.e. inner-loop) of novel electromechanical actuators. In a fast-paced dynamic environment, you will work in a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with engineers from disciplines such as Guidance, Navigation and Control, software, electrical and power systems, systems engineering, C&DH, configuration & data management and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T), to ensure that the control system meets the requirements and performs as expected.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform conceptualization through qualification and validation of control systems of novel electromechanical actuators
• Implement flight ready control systems in deeply embedded, hard real-time systems, in a team setting
• Provide design requirements and implementation guidance for FPGA, real-time operating systems, and electrical engineering tasks,
• Provide input and direction on state-of-the art hardware and firmware technologies for vertical integration initiatives
• Support verification and testing, ensuring that the end-item components will meet the technical needs of our programs
• Collaborate on the implementation of benchtop and hardware-in-the-loop testing

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area with 4 years of experience OR PhD in related disciplines 
• Experience with modeling and designing of embedded control systems, i.e. inner-loop control loop development
• Familiarity with Classical Control Theory, Model Predictive Control, Adaptive Control or Field-Oriented-Control
• Experience with analytical and scripting tools: Matlab, LabView, Python, C++
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards and technical requirements
• Ability to perform data analysis and reduction and present technical information in a clear and compelling visual format
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.
• 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:

• Direct experience designing and handling GN&C actuation systems such as Reaction Wheel Assemblies (RWAs), Control Moment Gyros (CMGs), Thrust Vector Controls (TVCs) etc
• Hands-on test and production facility, factory or laboratory experience
• Implementation experience across multiple platforms including software and FPGA based systems
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or benchtop testing
• Experience in verification, validation and test of embedded software and hardware systems for flight critical applications.
• Experience with electromagnetic systems, field oriented control and pulse width modulation techniques
• Experience with requirements development/management tools; DOORS, DOORS Next Gen and lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data, Windchill

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

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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.

• 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.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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