MK2 Crew Lander Navigation Technical Expert – Lunar Permanence (Denver)

Blue Origin

Denver, CO 80230

United States

Posted July 4, 2025

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Technology

Valid until August 3, 2025

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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 engineers, you will join our Blue Moon MK2 Crew Lander Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team, providing technical leadership and expertise in spacecraft navigation. You will be responsible for advanced navigation system development, including development of state estimation and sensor fusion algorithms for inertial and relative navigation; development and integration of computer vision, image processing, vision-based navigation, and other advanced navigation techniques applied to inertial and relative navigation; navigation fault detection, identification, and recovery algorithms and techniques; testing of embedded navigation software including sensor and sensor-data management; analyses such as covariance and Monte Carlo simulations to validate top-level system specifications and requirements; and support for hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing.
You will be responsible for exemplifying best practices, balanced technical judgment, and superior work ethic. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required!
Qualifications

M.S. in aerospace engineering or related discipline with 10+ years of proven on-board navigation expertise on flight projects
Demonstrated experience in the synthesis of state estimation algorithms and Kalman filters for spacecraft navigation
Experience with both absolute and relative state determination
Solid knowledge of inertial and relative navigation sensors
Experience with navigation system concept of operations for spacecraft
Experience in verification and test of navigation software and systems
Experience with embedded navigation software development in C/C++
Experience in vision-based navigation, and familiarity with image processing, and feature detection techniques
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

Desired

Ph.D. in Aerospace engineering or related discipline
15+ years of proven on-board navigation expertise on flight projects
Experience in the development of navigation systems that include measurements from lidar, radar, and optical sensors
Demonstrated knowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft navigation systems
MATLAB/Simulink and autocoding experience
Solid system engineering and configuration management skills

Compensation Range For
CO applicants is $168,414.00-$235,778.55;WA applicants is $177,857.00-$248,999.10
Other Site Ranges May Differ
Culture Statement
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.
Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required 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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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