Senior IMU Navigation Engineer

Southgate, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 139979 - 195969

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) supporting Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future shared solutions and standards simplicity and lower costs and manufacturable design.

Blue Origins Enterprise Engineering Flight Systems group is seeking a top-tier Navigation Engineer and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) subject matter expert to act as a navigation leadin support of the New Shepard New Glenn Lunar Permanence In Space Systems and Advanced Concepts business units navigation needs at Blue Origin.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists you will be supporting IMU design integration testing implementation as well as navigation system design across all flight regimes for current and future spaceflight systems. This position will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe low cost and repeatable spaceflight and will directly shape the future of space exploration.

Responsibilities:

Consult on enterprise-wide IMU projects.
Lead business-wide IMU sensor center of excellence with significant coordination across all Blue Origin GNC teams.
Lead the development and guide the implementation of efficient algorithms and models for IMU and sensor fusion projects including sensor I/O.
Conduct thorough testing and validation of IMU performance in various environments.
Develop and maintain documentation for IMU design calibration procedures and navigation algorithms.
Stay at the forefront of technology related to IMUs and sensor fusion.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior navigation engineers.

Minimum Qualifications:

MS degree in Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
7 years of experience with software and/or hardware development for IMU applications.
Experience with IMU sensor design calibration characterization and environmental testing.
Deep understanding of estimation theory and its application to IMU integration into navigation algorithms.
Experience implementing navigation algorithmssuch as Extended Kalman Filters.
Software development skills in C C MATLAB Python.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface companywide as technical leader.
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment.

Desired:

Full product lifecycle experience with IMU sensors.
Familiarity with the fundamental physics of gyroscope and accelerometer technologies including mechanical fiber-optic ring laser quartz/MEMS piezoelectric and quantum.
Experience with space-based applications and the challenges with sensors associated with space and launch vehicle environments.
Experience in verification and validation of embedded software and systems.
Experience with machine learning techniques applied to sensor data.
Knowledge of GPS and other complementary navigation technologies.
Experience with real-time systems and embedded programming.

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $139979.00-$195969.90;WA applicants is $152235.00-$213127.95

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blues 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 10001 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 (CDL drivers only) 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.
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 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. 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 sex 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 Know Your Rights please see here.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture ...