Engine Control & System Analysis Engineer II

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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!

As part of a hardworking team of engineers you will impact the development and maturation of Liquid Propulsion Rocket Engine (LPRE) control algorithms and simulation models. As a control and system analysis (CSA) engineer your input and guidance will affect LPRE control system design at all stages of the development lifecycle. Ability to interface and coordinate resources with engine controller hardware engine controller software hardware in the loop (HIL) and vehicle control/simulation teams is imperative. An insistence on high standards is required to improve engine control system models based on system performance mission requirements program targets and constraints. There will be opportunities for contribution to engine control and system analysis technology roadmap and strategy formulation as well as technical and professional mentorship for junior team members.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership experience and dedication to excellence to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with engine and avionics systems engineers to develop and verify engine and control system performance
• Collaborate with avionics software engineers to develop and verify high level software requirements
• Develop and mature control estimation and system fault detection algorithms
• Develop and mature verification compliance reports for engine and control system
• Develop and mature engine and control system transient models and analyses
• Establish and mature standard work instructions for transient modeling and analysis methods

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in relevant engineering subject area (aerospace or mechanical desired)
• 3 years of experience in transient system modeling of and control algorithm development for complex engineering systems
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink
• Interpersonal skills and proven track record to work on a team
• Ability to learn and work with technical guidance on engine modeling simulation and control system analysis and balance several tasks at one time
• Ability to clearly communicate technical analysis results to other teams and leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with MATLAB Embedded Coder
• Basic knowledge of Git / GitLab
• Familiarity with DO-178C DO-330 and DO-331
• Basic configuration management experience
• Familiarity with MATLAB Test Manager
• Experience with hydraulic analysis and control design of hydraulic systems

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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