Blue Origin-posted 8 days ago
$104,015 - $145,620/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Seattle, WA
5,001-10,000 employees

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 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. Shape the Future of Space Mobility Through Advanced Trajectory Design Blue Origin, and particularly the In-Space Business Unit, is pushing the boundaries of space mobility with missions spanning geostationary, cislunar, and heliocentric regimes. Our spacecraft must execute complex maneuvers using broad propulsion systems—from high-thrust chemical to efficient electric propulsion—while navigating via GPS, radiometric tracking, and other advanced methods. As a Mission Design Engineer in the Astrodynamics and Trajectory eXecution team (ATX), you will help develop groundbreaking trajectory design and optimization algorithms , particularly in the area of Monte Carlo maneuver analysis . You will also get the chance to work on live operations, including designing and executing maneuvers. This role combines cutting-edge research with real-world application—your trajectory designs will guide actual spacecraft to destinations across the solar system. We're looking for someone passionate about pushing the technical envelope in trajectory design.

  • Pioneer Monte Carlo Maneuver Analysis Algorithms : Expand the scope and capability of our AWS-powered Monte Carlo maneuver analysis algorithm for Blue Ring .
  • Enable Mission Success: In addition to development of our Monte Carlo algorithm, perform the resulting analysis to ensure robust mission performance across various operational scenarios .
  • Perform Live Mission Operations: Design and execute high-thrust and low-thrust maneuvers during flight operations with real-time decision making .
  • Build Next-Generation Tools: Contribute to maneuver design software in Python, Julia, and the Monte toolkit .
  • Mission Design Algorithm Innovation: Develop and validate cutting-edge high-thrust and low-thrust trajectory design algorithms for many-revolution transfer trajectories, cislunar transfers, and station-keeping.
  • Shape Mission Architecture: Support conceptual studies and proposals that define the future of space exploration .
  • Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with navigation teams on operational readiness and system integration .
  • Deliver Excellence: Present results and support critical design reviews using Agile development methodologies .
  • M . S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields .
  • 2 + years of proven experience focused on satellite mission design .
  • Strong fundamentals in astrodynamics , high-thrust trajectory optimization, and low-thrust trajectory optimization.
  • Applied experience in n avigation tools such as M onte , STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer , Copernicus, or GMAT .
  • Experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, Julia, or C++ .
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills .
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields .
  • Experience performing spacecraft maneuvering in flight operations.
  • Experience using the M on t e software package .
  • Experience with electric propulsion satellite missions.
  • Experience in developing flight dynamics software.
  • Understanding of how to formulate the solution to indirect and direct optimal control algorithms.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the mission design lifecycle from conceptualization through operational flight.
  • Experience working on and effectively communicating with a distributed team .
  • Experience with DevOps processes including configuration control, continuous development and deployment workflows, Agile methodologies, software code review .
  • Previous experience with software development tooling such as Jira, git, Jenkins, Docker and at least one IDE .
  • R ecognized expert in the community through conference and/or peer reviewed articles
  • Active or ability to acquire Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph preferred.
  • 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.
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