Mission and Trajectory Analyst III

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

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 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 required!

Special Mentions:

• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Architectural design of LEO constellations MEO architectures and GEO satellites
• Analytical trade studies of LEO MEO and GEO mission concepts
• Scripted use of numerical modeling and simulation trajectory tools (e.g. STK GMAT FreeFlyer Monte) for LEO and MEO constellation design in high-fidelity dynamical models
• Development of trajectory design algorithms for Earth-based station-keeping simulations.
• Development of overall delta-v budgets that result in feasible mission architectures
• Development overall mission and trajectory ConOps and timeline activities
• Development of launch vehicle trajectory interface conditions
• Inform mission-level requirements
• Perform Monte Carlo analysis of dispersed trajectory scenarios.
• Develop overall collision avoidance processes and orbit debris mitigation processes
• Develop 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 studies
• Baseline understanding of LEO MEO GEO satellite maneuver sequences such as orbit raising station-keeping and disposal
• Experience 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
• Detailed algorithmic knowledge of low-thrust orbit raising and station-keeping for large-scale LEO and MEO constellations as well as GEO satellites.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the mission design lifecycle from conceptualization through operational flight.
• 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.
• Active or ability to acquire Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph preferred.

Compensation Range for:

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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.

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