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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Flight Navigation Engineer (Top Secret Security Clearance Re - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,179 - $201,850 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), GPS Navigation Devices, Hardware Design, Inertial Navigation Systems, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Satellite Navigation - **Published:** November 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9183020/sr-flight-navigation-engineer-top-secret-security-clearance-re ## About the Role * Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. * 5-10 years of experience in navigation systems analysis, design, and testing. * Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing Kalman filters for Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). * Strong theoretical and practical understanding of inertial sensors (accelerometers, gyroscopes) and GPS technology. * Proficiency in simulation and analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink. * Solid programming skills in C++ or Python for algorithm development and data analysis. * Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * 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. * Top Secret Security clearance required, * Ph.D. in a relevant field with a focus on estimation theory or navigation. * Experience with tightly-coupled and loosely-coupled GPS/INS integration. * Hands-on experience with testing and validating navigation systems on hardware. * Knowledge of other navigation techniques, such as terrain-relative navigation, star trackers, or visual odometry. * Familiarity with navigation system software and hardware development for safety-critical applications. ## Description As a Senior Flight Navigation Engineer in our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and Avionics team, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing cutting-edge flight navigation solutions for our advanced systems. You will take a leading role in designing, analyzing, and testing navigation algorithms and systems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the accuracy, and reliability of our navigation performance. This position requires a deep theoretical understanding and practical ability to develop sophisticated estimation algorithms, including Kalman filters, for real-world applications., * Design, develop, and implement advanced flight navigation and estimation algorithms, with a primary focus on Kalman filters for Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). * Model and simulate inertial sensors (e.g., accelerometers, gyroscopes) and GPS receivers to analyze and predict navigation system performance. * Lead the integration of navigation components into the broader GNC and avionics architecture. * Develop and execute test plans to verify and validate navigation system performance in both simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments. * Analyze sensor data to characterize and calibrate inertial measurement units (IMUs) and other navigation sensors. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex navigation-related issues found during testing and operations. * Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in the field of navigation systems. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and systems engineers, to deliver integrated solutions., 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 (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. * Required 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