Ground Autonomy Control Engineer II - New Glenn

About the role

This 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.

Responsibilities

• Translate your understanding of P&ID drawings into robust Simulink control algorithms, converting cutting-edge concepts into executable, flight-ready code.
• Collaborate closely with the simulation team to verify control models and work in tandem with the launch team to validate your software in real-world scenarios.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, Software, or related field)
• 2+ years of experience in the applicable industry and/or a controls-related role in a non-academic, professional setting
• Experience with Simulink or other model-based design software
• Experience working in a configuration managed development environment
• Knowledge of common programming languages such as C/C++, Python
• Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into engineering workflows
• Willingness to learn and work with AI model integration, deployment, and optimization

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current AI tools and frameworks, and ability to leverage these technologies to enhance automation, data analysis, and decision-making processes within aerospace applications

Skills

• Experience with Linux
• Experience with GitLab
• Experience with plant simulations
• Experience with software integration
• Experience with StateFlow

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 for WA applicants
• Other site ranges may differ
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• Benefits: 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. Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week). Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependents on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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