Flight Autonomy Engineer - Lunar Transportation
By BLUE ORIGIN At Denver, CO, United States
Familiarity with flight management, guidance, control, navigation, and astrodynamics fundamentals
Derive and develop autonomy requirements, perform analyses and trades to validate requirements, and maintain subsystem specification, and performance metrics.
Support verification and testing, ensuring the subsystem complies to its requirements.
Applied industry experience and/or M.S. or Ph.D. focused on development of spacecraft autonomy and controls
Experience developing embedded control systems for complex aerospace systems
Proven experience in modeling and simulation autonomy and controls operations

Are you ready to take your engineering skills to the skies? We are looking for a Flight Test Engineer to join our team and help us develop and test the next generation of aircraft. You will be responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing flight tests to ensure the safety and performance of our aircraft. If you are passionate about aviation and have a knack for problem solving, this is the perfect job for you!

Overview A Flight Test Engineer is responsible for the safe and successful testing of aircrafts. They are responsible for the design, development, and implementation of flight test plans, as well as the analysis of test results. They must have a strong understanding of aircraft systems and components, and be able to identify and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the testing process. Detailed Job Description Flight Test Engineers are responsible for the design, development, and implementation of flight test plans. This includes the development of test objectives, test procedures, and test criteria. They must also be able to analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvement. Flight Test Engineers must have a strong understanding of aircraft systems and components, and be able to identify and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the testing process. They must also be able to work with other departments to ensure that the aircraft is safe and meets all regulatory requirements. Job Skills Required
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and components
• Ability to design, develop, and implement flight test plans
• Ability to analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ability to troubleshoot any issues that arise during the testing process
• Ability to work with other departments to ensure that the aircraft is safe and meets all regulatory requirements
• Strong communication and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft testing
• FAA certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and components
• Knowledge of aircraft regulations and safety standards
• Knowledge of flight test plans and procedures
• Knowledge of aircraft design and development
Job Experience
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft testing
• Experience in aircraft design and development
• Experience in flight test planning and execution
• Experience in aircraft troubleshooting
Job Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and implement flight test plans
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvement
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise during the testing process
• Work with other departments to ensure that the aircraft is safe and meets all regulatory requirements
• Monitor aircraft performance during flight tests
• Prepare reports on test results and findings