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Full-Time

Special Programs Senior Mission Design Analyst

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$167.1k - $233.9kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Relocation provided; must relocate to Seattle.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Research & Development
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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.

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability