{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9eafb4a080d7d2f863fd34d2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9eafb4a080d7d2f863fd34d2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9eafb4a080d7d2f863fd34d2","title":"Principal Ground Navigation Engineer","description":"Application close date:\nApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.\nAt 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!\nThis 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.\nAs part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will join our Mission Design and Ground Navigation team within the Mission Operations System IPT. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the trajectory for spacecraft from Earth to the Moon!\nAs a Principal Ground Navigation Engineer on the Mission Design and Ground Navigation team, you serve as a technical authority for ground-based radiometric measurements and orbit determination. You architect next-generation operational flight dynamics software, define the standards and processes that ensure navigation accuracy across Blue Origin's lunar programs, and mentor a growing team of navigation engineers. Your work directly enables mission success — from establishing tracking data requirements and coordinating with ground station networks, to training flight dynamics operators and providing real-time navigation support during critical mission phases.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nGuiding Ground Navigation Trades and Analysis . Apply your subject matter expertise in statistical orbit determination to guide analysis and trades\nCollaborating Across Disciplines . Interface with GNC, systems engineering, and flight operations to ensure ground navigation processes are properly integrated and validated end-to-end\nRepresenting Blue Origin to External Partners . Interface with tracking providers and customers\nDeveloping Flight Dynamics Software . Design architectures and build software to meet evolving mission needs\nPerforming Ground Navigation Operations . Contribute to live, ground-based orbit determination for both crewed and uncrewed lunar missions\nCollaborating Across Business Units . Serve as a key technical reviewer for navigation-related design reviews across business units\nMentoring and Leading . Provide technical leadership and mentorship to navigation engineers; establish best practices for algorithm development, testing, and verification\nMinimum Qualifications\nB.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields\n12+ years of proven experience focused on trajectory analysis, flight dynamics, or ground navigation\nStrong track record developing and implementing orbit determination algorithms\nDeep expertise in radiometric navigation techniques (Doppler and ranging)\nStrong fundamentals in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and estimation theory\nApplied experience in the full ground navigation lifecycle from conceptualization through operational flight support\nExperience coordinating with the Deep Space Network for tracking and data acquisition\nProficiency in one or more of: Julia, Python, C++, Rust, or MATLAB\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nMust 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.\nPreferred Qualifications\nM.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields\n15+ years of proven experience focused on trajectory analysis, flight dynamics, or ground navigation\nExperience in cislunar navigation\nExperience leading a navigation team through design, development, and operational flight\nExperience performing spacecraft operations (e.g. navigation support, maneuver planning, or real-time anomaly resolution)\nExperience using the Monte software package\nExperience with DevOps processes including configuration control, continuous development and deployment workflows, Agile methodologies, and software code review.\nExperience with software development tooling such as Jira, git, Jenkins, Docker, Visual Studio, or VSCode\n\nBase Pay Range for:\nCO applicants is $173,466.00 - $242,851.35\nWA applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85\nOther site ranges may differ\n\nCulture Statement\nDon’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.\n\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants 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.\n\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired 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\nRequired 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\n\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\n\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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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!\nThis 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.\nAs part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will join our Mission Design and Ground Navigation team within the Mission Operations System IPT. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the trajectory for spacecraft from Earth to the Moon!\nAs a Principal Ground Navigation Engineer on the Mission Design and Ground Navigation team, you serve as a technical authority for ground-based radiometric measurements and orbit determination. You architect next-generation operational flight dynamics software, define the standards and processes that ensure navigation accuracy across Blue Origin's lunar programs, and mentor a growing team of navigation engineers. Your work directly enables mission success — from establishing tracking data requirements and coordinating with ground station networks, to training flight dynamics operators and providing real-time navigation support during critical mission phases.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nGuiding Ground Navigation Trades and Analysis . Apply your subject matter expertise in statistical orbit determination to guide analysis and trades\nCollaborating Across Disciplines . Interface with GNC, systems engineering, and flight operations to ensure ground navigation processes are properly integrated and validated end-to-end\nRepresenting Blue Origin to External Partners . Interface with tracking providers and customers\nDeveloping Flight Dynamics Software . Design architectures and build software to meet evolving mission needs\nPerforming Ground Navigation Operations . Contribute to live, ground-based orbit determination for both crewed and uncrewed lunar missions\nCollaborating Across Business Units . Serve as a key technical reviewer for navigation-related design reviews across business units\nMentoring and Leading . Provide technical leadership and mentorship to navigation engineers; establish best practices for algorithm development, testing, and verification\nMinimum Qualifications\nB.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields\n12+ years of proven experience focused on trajectory analysis, flight dynamics, or ground navigation\nStrong track record developing and implementing orbit determination algorithms\nDeep expertise in radiometric navigation techniques (Doppler and ranging)\nStrong fundamentals in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and estimation theory\nApplied experience in the full ground navigation lifecycle from conceptualization through operational flight support\nExperience coordinating with the Deep Space Network for tracking and data acquisition\nProficiency in one or more of: Julia, Python, C++, Rust, or MATLAB\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nMust 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.\nPreferred Qualifications\nM.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields\n15+ years of proven experience focused on trajectory analysis, flight dynamics, or ground navigation\nExperience in cislunar navigation\nExperience leading a navigation team through design, development, and operational flight\nExperience performing spacecraft operations (e.g. navigation support, maneuver planning, or real-time anomaly resolution)\nExperience using the Monte software package\nExperience with DevOps processes including configuration control, continuous development and deployment workflows, Agile methodologies, and software code review.\nExperience with software development tooling such as Jira, git, Jenkins, Docker, Visual Studio, or VSCode\n\nBase Pay Range for:\nCO applicants is $173,466.00 - $242,851.35\nWA applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85\nOther site ranges may differ\n\nCulture Statement\nDon’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.\n\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants 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.\n\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired 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\nRequired 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\n\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\n\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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