Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)

Blue Origin

Kent, WA, USA
Co: $80,499 - $112,697.55; wa: $87,816 - $122,942....
Not specified; however, primary locations indicate potential for onsite teamwork.
B.s. degree in engineering or physics
Degree earned within last year
Start availability fall 2026
Blue Origin is seeking an early-career Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer for positions in Kent, WA, Denver, CO, and Reston, VA, focusing on developing software for spaceflight systems. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, knowledge of control systems, and strong software skills, particularly in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing, analyzing, developing, and verifying guidance, navigation, and control software for human-rated spaceflight systems.
  • Candidates will perform system analyses including simulations and Monte-Carlo to satisfy specifications and drive architectural decisions.
  • Blue Origin offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching up to 5%, and up to four weeks of paid time off.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Blue Origin is seeking an early-career Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer for positions in Kent, WA, Denver, CO, and Reston, VA, focusing on developing software for spaceflight systems. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, knowledge of control systems, and strong software skills, particularly in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.

Salary

CO: $80,499 - $112,697.55; WA: $87,816 - $122,942.40; Benefits include 401(k) match up to 5%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • B.S. degree in engineering or physics
  • Degree earned within last year
  • Start availability Fall 2026
  • MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ skills
  • Knowledge of dynamics and orbital mechanics
  • Experience with control system design

Nice-to-have

  • M.S. or PhD in STEM field
  • Monte Carlo simulation experience
  • Spacecraft Systems Engineering background
  • Python and Linux environment experience
  • Flight testing support experience
  • Lean software development techniques

Key Requirements

  • Minimum B.S. degree in relevant engineering field
  • Must have graduated within the last year
  • Available to start by Fall 2026
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum

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