Mission and Trajectory Analyst III

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 spaceflightThe 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 part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will join our Astrodynamics and Trajectory Execution team as a Mission and Trajectory Analyst. You will be an individual contributor, subject matter expert, and single-threaded leader for trajectory-related modeling and simulation, delta-v budgeting, station-keeping analysis, lifetime analysis, terrain footprints, and other related data products. Expertise in the modeling and simulation of large-scale constellations is a must. You will be responsible for exemplifying best practices, balanced technical judgment, and superior work ethic in a time-constrained environment.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is requiredSpecial Mentions:Travel expected up to 25% of the timeResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Architectural design of LEO constellations, MEO architectures, and GEO satellitesAnalytical trade studies of LEO, MEO, and GEO mission conceptsScripted use of numerical modeling and simulation trajectory tools (e.g. STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, Monte) for LEO and MEO constellation design in high-fidelity dynamical modelsDevelopment of trajectory design algorithms for Earth-based station-keeping simulations.Development of overall delta-v budgets that result in feasible mission architecturesDevelopment overall mission and trajectory ConOps and timeline activitiesDevelopment of launch vehicle trajectory interface conditionsInform mission-level requirementsPerform Monte Carlo analysis of dispersed trajectory scenarios.Develop overall collision avoidance processes and orbit debris mitigation processesDevelop maneuver design software in Python, Julia, and the Monte toolkit.Deliver results in accordance with Agile methodology of development.Understand necessary tracking and measurements needed for orbit determination performance.Support development of technical memos, presentations, and documentation.Present results and support gated reviews.Minimum Qualifications:B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.5+ years of proven experience focused in satellite mission design.Applied experience in mission design tools such as Monte, STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer, Copernicus, or GMAT.Strong fundamentals in astrodynamics.Applied experience in constellation orbit design and trade studiesBaseline understanding of LEO, MEO, GEO satellite maneuver sequences such as orbit raising, station-keeping, and disposalExperience in at least one of the following languages: Python, Julia, or C++.Demonstrated knowledge of the preliminary mission design cycle.Experience defining, planning, and documenting ConOps for spacecraft missions.Experience with defining collision avoidance processes.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience working on and effectively communicating with a distributed team.Preferred Qualifications:M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.Detailed knowledge in large-scale computing and Monte Carlo analysis

Created: 2025-09-12