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!

This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists and engineers, you will be part of the Mission Analysis team for the MK1 lunar lander product line. Mission Analysis SEs support the development of the mission concept of operations, as well as functional analysis and decomposition of mission activities across subsystems, vehicle performance analysis, model-based systems engineering tools, system autonomy definition, and mission validation. You may be assigned specific subsystems to integrate in our functional analysis flow or specific tools/models to develop to assess performance. Our team works closely with the Mission Operations team, requirements & verification, and system autonomy teams as well as all subsystem/Integrated Product Teams.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Occasional travel required (<5%)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Integrate various mission-level analyses and technical budgets and manage technical resources (e.g. power, data, propellants) across the mission
• Define and manage system autonomy & vehicle behaviors (working with the flight autonomy and flight software teams)
• Contribute to the mission Concept of Operations, including mission activity definition, autonomy sequence diagrams, Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tool development/maintenance
• Conduct or provide input to system-level trade studies related to vehicle design or the overall mission sequence
• Evaluate opportunities for improvement of future lunar lander variants and payload-driven missions

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 1-5 years of relevant experience in spacecraft design or operations
• Strong multidisciplinary engineering and communication skills
• Ability to solve problems independently and/or leading ad-hoc task-focused teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background/familiarity in spacecraft autonomy/behavior definition or flight software
• M.S. or higher degree in a related discipline
• Experience developing or using analysis tools and programing languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python, STK)
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, particularly CAMEO
• Familiarity with cryogenic propulsion systems, spacecraft avionics, or planetary lander missions
• Familiarity with mission/trajectory design, basic orbital mechanics
• Expertise in at least one typical spacecraft subsystem (e.g. GNC, electrical power, thermal, avionics, propulsion)

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $88,440-$123,816

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $96,480-$135,072

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $96,480-$135,072

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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