Local Autonomy & Controls Engineer II - New Glenn

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. 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 spaceflightThis role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.Join our dynamic team of engineers as a Local Autonomy Application Engineer and contribute to the development of safety-critical controls software for the New Glenn launch vehicle. You will collaborate closely with flight hardware and participate in various tests at Processor-In-the-Loop (PIL), Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL), and subsystem levels. Your expertise will be pivotal in supporting integrated launch vehicle test campaigns, developing and verifying subsystem requirements, and engaging in plant model validation activities.Minimum Qualifications:B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, or related field).Experience in aerospace, controls-related, or hardware test roles.Experience with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and testing.Experience with AI-assisted software development cycles.Highly organized with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced graduate degree in engineering or related control systems field.Experience with Simulink model-based design software.Experience with real-time operating systems.Experience with Linux operating system.Hands-on usage of AI coding assistants such as Roo, Klein, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar to accelerate embedded/controls development, code reviews, and test creation.Familiarity with DOORS Next Generation (DNG) or similar requirements management systems; Atlassian JIRA or similar issue tracking systems; Apache Subversion or GitLab or similar revision control pensation Range for:WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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 an 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 RegulationsApplicants 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.Background CheckRequired for all positions: Blue's Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 10,001 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

Created: 2026-01-23