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Blue Origin LLC (Early Career) Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer I - Intern Conversion in Seattle, Washington
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! 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. Applies standard engineering methods for the design, development, and verification of data collection and control systems used in either flight component testing or ground launch support facilities. This requires the development and release of artifacts following the facility lifecycle plan as well maintaining configuration management of operational systems. Applies standard engineering techniques to design, develop, and maintain instrumentation or controls systems. Automates manufacturing or similar processes through the use of instrumentation or controls systems. Develops new and modifies existing PLC or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls. Participates in set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities. Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations. Documents specifications and operating procedures. Locations: Kent, WA; Van Horn, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Huntsville, AL; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO; Washington, DC Van Horn Specific information Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time. Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Based upon your desired career path, your projects may involve all aspects of GNC engineering including guidance, navigation, controls, autonomy, avionics, simulation, system test, aerosciences, and systems engineering Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives. Qualifications: Successfully completed an internship with Blue Origin in 2024. Enrolled or recently graduating student attending a college or university. Able to start working full-time on or before September of 2025. Minimum of a B.S. degree in physics, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline. Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs. Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction. Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills. Passion for Blue's Mission with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve. 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. Desired: M.S. degree or PhD in physics, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $92,430.00-$129,402.00;CO applicants is $84,727.50-$118,618.50;WA applicants is $92,430.00-$129,402.00 Other site ranges may differ Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed