At 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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As a Special Programs Senior Mission Design Analyst, you will work in our Seattle location and perform mission and trajectory design and analysis to support proposal capture and program execution of vital U.S. government space programs. You will also perform systems engineering duties as needed. National Security Space is a new and rapidly-growing market for Blue Ring.  You will be joining a small, specialized team focused on executing the delivery of this needed space mobility capability to the government.  Blue Ring possesses an unprecedented amount of delta-v from chemical and electric propulsion, and you will be responsible for a broad range of mission analysis tasks that leverage these capabilities.  

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided (must relocate to Seattle)
• Travel expected up to 20% of the time
• Multiple positions available (different levels)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• You will be expected to work on Blue Ring mission applications through the entire mission lifecycle, including the initial proposal stages through live operations as needed.
• Leverage Blue Ring’s unprecedented hybrid delta-v capabilities to design and analyze missions that span a variety of orbital destinations.
• Run internally-developed mission design and navigation analysis tools and interface with the development team to add features as needs arise.
• Maintain awareness of overall system engineering and assist in development of mission architecture
• When needed, take ownership of the work of a small mission design team and provide systems engineering leadership.
• Distill your work and results at an appropriate level for effective communication with government sponsors.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
• 10 or more years of proven experience focused on trajectory analysis, flight dynamics, or mission design
• Strong fundamentals in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics
• Understanding of ground-based satellite navigation and statistical orbit determination 
• Applied experience using mission design and trajectory optimization tools such as Monte, Copernicus, or STK/ODTK.
• Experience in writing necessary analysis scripts in at least one of the following languages: Julia, Python, C++, or MATLAB 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• Active or ability to acquire/renew Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
• Significant experience using mission design and trajectory optimization tools such as Monte, Copernicus, or STK/ODTK.
• Theoretical knowledge in trajectory design and optimization algorithms, particularly for low-thrust systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the mission design lifecycle from conceptualization through operational flight 
• Significant experience in mission and trajectory analysis (e.g. coverage analyses, link budgets, etc.) 
• Applied expertise in the ground-based satellite navigation and statistical orbit determination processes 
• Multi-disciplinary spacecraft subsystem analysis expertise (power, propulsion, telecommunications)
• Familiarity with U.S. government space systems and long-term acquisition strategy.
• Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph.

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $167,088.00-$233,923.20

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Benefits

Benefits 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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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