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Blue Origin LLC Engine Control & System Analysis Engineer II 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. This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight. As part of a hardworking team of diverse 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 and plant 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. 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: Develop and manage rocket engine and hydraulic valve plant models Collaborate with engine and avionics systems engineers to develop and verify engine and control system performance Develop and mature control and plant model simulation infrastructure 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) 2+ years of experience in dynamic system modeling and control of complex engineering systems Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink Ability to clearly communicate technical analysis results to other teams and leadership Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 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: Experience with hydraulic analysis and control design of hydraulic systems Basic knowledge of Git / GitLab Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-330, and DO-331 Basic configuration management experience Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $109,980.00-$153,972.00 Other site ranges may differ Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Inclusivity Statement Don't meet all desired