Principal AI/ML Autonomy Engineer
BLUE ORIGIN • quinte west, on • Posted July 16, 2026
Position Overview
About the Role. The AI, FSW & Autonomy organization is looking for a Principal AI/ML Autonomy Engineer. This is a hands‑on IC lead role. You are the architect, the builder, and the integrator. You'll define the embedded AI/ML strategy, develop and deploy the models, and work directly alongside flight software, ground systems, GNC, avionics, MLOps, and simulation engineers to build embedded autonomous systems. You’ll develop the strategy and drive its success, with direct visibility to senior and executive leadership. If you have a passion for space, autonomy and working with some of the best in industry, this role is for you!
Responsibilities
- You are the accountable technical lead for embedded AI/ML from architecture and model development through deployment and operational validation.
- Define and execute the technical roadmap.
- Identify, architect and fine tune embedded ML models optimized for the compute environment, balancing inference perfo...