GN&C Navigation Engineer III
$164K - $230K/yr
... crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft ... Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and ...
$164K - $230K/yr
... crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft ... Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and ...
$164K - $230K/yr
... crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft ... Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and ...
Reston, VA · On-site
$164K - $230K/yr
... crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft ... Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and ...
Reston, VA · On-site
$164K - $230K/yr
... crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft ... Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$164K - $230K/yr
... crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft ... Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$164K - $230K/yr
... crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft ... Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$164K - $230K/yr
... crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft ... Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
$164K - $230K/yr
... crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft ... Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and ...
California, MO · On-site
We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft - capable of carrying two tons of payload ... As a Flight Test Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will lead the planning, preparation, and ...
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California, MO · On-site
We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft - capable of carrying two tons of payload ... As a Flight Test Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will lead the planning, preparation, and ...
New
California, MO · On-site
We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft - capable of carrying two tons of payload ... As a Flight Software Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will develop and maintain autonomous ...
New
California, MO · On-site
We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft - capable of carrying two tons of payload ... As a Flight Software Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will develop and maintain autonomous ...
New
California, MO · On-site
$101K - $174K/yr
Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures ... Pyka is looking for a flight test engineer to support the development and testing of its advanced ...
California, MO · On-site
$101K - $174K/yr
Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures ... Pyka is looking for a flight test engineer to support the development and testing of its advanced ...
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
... cargo operations when qualified and authorized. * Develops trainee proficiency in coordinating aircraft loading activities with the Aircraft Commander, Flight Engineer, aerial port personnel ...
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
... cargo operations when qualified and authorized. * Develops trainee proficiency in coordinating aircraft loading activities with the Aircraft Commander, Flight Engineer, aerial port personnel ...
Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017 ... You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in ...
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Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017 ... You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in ...
Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017 ... You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in ...
Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017 ... You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in ...
South Ogden, UT · On-site
$14.75 - $18.50/hr
... cargo operations when qualified and authorized. * Develops trainee proficiency in coordinating aircraft loading activities with the Aircraft Commander, Flight Engineer, aerial port personnel ...
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South Ogden, UT · On-site
$14.75 - $18.50/hr
... cargo operations when qualified and authorized. * Develops trainee proficiency in coordinating aircraft loading activities with the Aircraft Commander, Flight Engineer, aerial port personnel ...
Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017 ... You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in ...
Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017 ... You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in ...
Austin, TX · On-site
Flight Operator Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft ... Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
Austin, TX · On-site
Flight Operator Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft ... Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
Austin, TX · On-site
Flight Operator Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft ... Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
Austin, TX · On-site
Flight Operator Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft ... Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
Austin, TX · On-site
Flight Operator Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft ... Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
Austin, TX · On-site
Flight Operator Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft ... Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
Alameda, CA · On-site
$142K - $187K/yr
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight ... Software Engineer to be the software owner of our Dropship and Cargo programs. The software ...
Alameda, CA · On-site
$142K - $187K/yr
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight ... Software Engineer to be the software owner of our Dropship and Cargo programs. The software ...
Alameda, CA · On-site
$142K - $187K/yr
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight ... Software Engineer to be the software owner of our Dropship and Cargo programs. The software ...
Alameda, CA · On-site
$142K - $187K/yr
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight ... Software Engineer to be the software owner of our Dropship and Cargo programs. The software ...
Burlington, MA · On-site +1
Plan and implement engineering and flight test plans and procedures for component, ground, taxi ... About Enigma Aerospace Enigma Aerospace is building the next-generation autonomous air cargo ...
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Burlington, MA · On-site +1
Plan and implement engineering and flight test plans and procedures for component, ground, taxi ... About Enigma Aerospace Enigma Aerospace is building the next-generation autonomous air cargo ...
Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017 ... Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017 ... Troubleshoot issues in the field and collaborate with engineering to drive improvements.
Burlington, MA · On-site
Plan and implement engineering and flight test plans and procedures for component, ground, taxi ... About Enigma Aerospace Enigma Aerospace is building the next-generation autonomous air cargo ...
Burlington, MA · On-site
Plan and implement engineering and flight test plans and procedures for component, ground, taxi ... About Enigma Aerospace Enigma Aerospace is building the next-generation autonomous air cargo ...
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| Aspect | Cargo Flight Engineer | Flight Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | FAA or equivalent certification, specialized training in cargo aircraft | FAA or equivalent certification, general aircraft systems knowledge |
| Work Environment | Cargo aircraft, often in freight hubs and remote locations | Passenger and cargo aircraft, various flight routes |
| Employer & Industry | Freight airlines, cargo carriers | Commercial airlines, cargo operators |
The main difference is that Cargo Flight Engineers focus on cargo aircraft operations and specialized freight systems, while Flight Engineers generally work on a variety of aircraft types, including passenger planes. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in work environment and specific responsibilities.
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Seattle, WA
$164K - $230K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
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Design, develop, test, and deploy navigation software for lunar spacecraft, including sensor I/O and state estimation algorithms.
Support the development and testing of navigation and sensor fusion algorithms, including component-level testing and on-vehicle testing.
Support flight operations through pre-flight planning, real-time monitoring, and post-flight analysis.
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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 spaceflight!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft development engineers, you will directly contribute to the development and assembly of the Navigation system on multiple lunar missions. You willimpactthese systems by providing high quality engineering support by developing software and sensor integration solutions to complex navigation problems and developing these systems through the full lifecycle including flight operations. You will need to be proficient at cross-discipline interactions to ensure proper design solutions are compatible with design for manufacture and environmental conditions.Proficiencyin flight dynamics, navigation principles and applications, algorithm development, and software development. Experience with simulation, mathematical modeling, data analysis, and technical writing and presentation preferred. Your efforts will further the design of Blue Origin versatile spacecraft that will serve a wide variety of customers. On this program, you will experience the full lifecycle frominitialarchitecture to flight ina short time, while achieving historic milestones!
We are looking for someone to apply their technicalexpertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positivelyimpactthe safe human exploration of the solar system. Passion for our mission and vision isrequired!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design, develop, test, and deploy production navigation software for lunar spacecraft including sensor I/O and state estimation algorithms using C, C++, Rust, and Python
Support the developmentofnavigation and sensor fusion algorithms, and execute component-level test programs including sensor characterization, modeling, and integrated on-vehicle testing
Develop andmaintainnavigation simulation environments and perform system analysis including error budgets, sensitivity studies, and performance predictions
Interface with navigation hardware vendors to integrate sensors into spacecraft systems
Support flight operations including pre-flight planning, real-time monitoring, and post-flight analysis
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including GNC, Flight Software, Systems Engineering, and Operations
Embody the Blue Origin leadership principles
Minimum Qualifications:
M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field with 5+ years of professional experience in navigation systems or related field
Strong programming skills in Rust, C++, or C
Shown experience in synthesis of state estimation algorithms and Kalman filters for spacecraft navigation, and experience with navigation sensors (IMUs, star trackers,optical sensors)
Understanding of spacecraft dynamics, kinematics, and coordinate systems
Ability to earn trust andmaintainpositive and professional relationships
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:
Ph.D. with 3+ years of experienceyears of professional experience in navigation systems or related field
Experience with Rust for embedded or flight software development
Experience with Python for navigation analysis and algorithm development
Experience in development of navigation systems that include measurements from optical sensors
Experience with vision-aided navigation, computer vision, or sensor fusion algorithms
Experience with flight software development for spacecraft oraircraft, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Knowledge of orbital mechanics, mission design, and flight operations support
Familiarity with DO-178C or similar software development standards
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80 CO applicants is $150,931.00 - $211,303.05 WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80 VA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80Other site ranges may differ
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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 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.
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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.
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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.
Space research administration
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Kent, WA, US
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