GN&C Modeling and Simulation Manager – Lunar (R38566)

Job Expired

Denver, CO, United States

$125-175k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

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

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a hardworking team of diverse spacecraft development engineers, you will build and lead a diverse team of GN&C engineers developing and delivering integrated simulations for lunar lander vehicles. In this role, you will manage between 7-12 direct reports. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

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:

Directly develop a team of GN&C Modeling & Simulation engineers. This includes being responsible for the people, processes, and tools crucial for best-in-class performance.
Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team
Lead direct reports’ professional development (e.g., hiring, performance evaluations, compensation and promotion management, routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on performance.
Demonstrate effective communication, listening abilities, and compassion as a leader. You are an authority in the subject area, and you will assure that your team’s work products meet domain quality standards. You will ensure standards and tools align with other Blue Origin business units and with industry trends.
Perform technical work and provide technical leadership of the highest caliber
Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science
Proven experience in software development and debugging skills, particularly in C/C++, MATLAB, and Simulink
Proven leadership and mentoring experience
Experience auto coding Simulink to C++
Strong fundamentals in rigid body dynamics, fluid mechanics, and 1st principles physics-based mathematical models
Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines such as Gitlab
Experience with configuration management
Experience developing and maintaining simulation models including plant physics, sensors, and actuators
Experience with verification and validation of aerospace simulations and models
Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary, and familiarity with software verification approaches
Highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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 Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Previous management experience
Demonstrated advanced knowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft GN&C simulations
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Rendezvous and Proximity Operations and Docking modeling and simulation
Familiarity with DO-178, DO-160, and DO-254 or similar guidelines

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is

$125,235—$175,329 USD

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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