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Senior Maneuver Design Engineer - Blue Ring
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Blue Origin . 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 spaceflight! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focused on space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. Our space systems must perform optimal vehicle maneuvering considering multiple propulsion system types (chemical and electric propulsion), multiple measurement sources (GPS and radiometric), and broad destination regimes (geostationary and cislunar space). As part of the Astrodynamics and Trajectory Execution team, you will be a Senior Maneuver Design Engineer. You will be an individual contributor, subject matter expert, and lead for maneuver design and execution during flight operations in addition to developing novel maneuver design capabilities. You will exemplify 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 required. Special Mentions Up to 25% of travel required. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Develop novel trajectory design and optimization algorithms for geostationary, cislunar, and heliocentric applications, encompassing both transfer trajectories and station-keeping operations. Lead the design and implementation of maneuvers during live mission operations, assisting in orbital estimation as needed. Perform Monte Carlo analysis of dispersed maneuver designs considering chemical and electric propulsion systems under different operational assumptions. Develop maneuver design software in Python, Julia, and the Monte toolkit. Develop maneuver planning capabilities for implementation in our flight dynamics system. Support verification and validation of operational maneuvering software in our flight dynamics system, including assisting the completion of low-thrust and high-thrust algorithms and interfaces. Ensure that the Monte toolkit provides accurate flyout of maneuver designs under known constraints. Support operational readiness tests with the Blue Ring navigation team. Deliver results in accordance with Agile development methodology. Support mission design and navigation analysis for proposal and conceptual studies as needed. Support development of technical memos, presentations, and documentation. Present results and support gated reviews. Minimum Qualifications M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. 7+ years of proven experience focused in satellite mission design. Experience performing spacecraft maneuvering in flight operations. Strong fundamentals in astrodynamics, high-thrust trajectory optimization, and low-thrust trajectory optimization. Experience in developing flight dynamics software. Applied experience in navigation tools such as Monte, STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer, Copernicus, or GMAT. Experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, Julia, or C++. Demonstrated knowledge of the mission design lifecycle from conceptualization through operational flight. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. Leadership experience in satellite maneuver operations. Experience using the Monte software package. Experience with electric propulsion satellite missions. Understanding of how to formulate the solution to indirect and direct optimal control algorithms. Experience with the development of trajectory design and optimization software. Experience defining, planning, and documenting ConOps for spacecraft missions. Experience in developing spacecraft through the full engineering lifecycle. Experience working on and communicating with a distributed team. Experience with DevOps processes including configuration control, continuous development and deployment workflows, Agile methodologies, and software code review. Previous experience with software development tooling such as Jira, Git, Jenkins, Docker and at least one IDE. Recognized 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 SSBI and polygraph preferred. Compensation Range CA applicants: $152,235.00 - $213,127.95; CO applicants: $139,979.00 - $195,969.90; WA applicants: $152,235.00 - $213,127.95 Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions. DBIDS background check for roles requiring access to military installations. Certain roles may require additional Department of Transportation/equipment checks for CDL drivers or Merchant Mariner Credential as applicable. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program. Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus; eligible for benefits vary by role, check with recruiter for details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire on qualifications and performance, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected status. We comply with applicable laws and provide accommodation in the application process.
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Senior Maneuver Design Engineer - Blue Ring
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Blue Origin . 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 spaceflight! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focused on space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. Our space systems must perform optimal vehicle maneuvering considering multiple propulsion system types (chemical and electric propulsion), multiple measurement sources (GPS and radiometric), and broad destination regimes (geostationary and cislunar space). As part of the Astrodynamics and Trajectory Execution team, you will be a Senior Maneuver Design Engineer. You will be an individual contributor, subject matter expert, and lead for maneuver design and execution during flight operations in addition to developing novel maneuver design capabilities. You will exemplify 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 required. Special Mentions Up to 25% of travel required. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Develop novel trajectory design and optimization algorithms for geostationary, cislunar, and heliocentric applications, encompassing both transfer trajectories and station-keeping operations. Lead the design and implementation of maneuvers during live mission operations, assisting in orbital estimation as needed. Perform Monte Carlo analysis of dispersed maneuver designs considering chemical and electric propulsion systems under different operational assumptions. Develop maneuver design software in Python, Julia, and the Monte toolkit. Develop maneuver planning capabilities for implementation in our flight dynamics system. Support verification and validation of operational maneuvering software in our flight dynamics system, including assisting the completion of low-thrust and high-thrust algorithms and interfaces. Ensure that the Monte toolkit provides accurate flyout of maneuver designs under known constraints. Support operational readiness tests with the Blue Ring navigation team. Deliver results in accordance with Agile development methodology. Support mission design and navigation analysis for proposal and conceptual studies as needed. Support development of technical memos, presentations, and documentation. Present results and support gated reviews. Minimum Qualifications M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. 7+ years of proven experience focused in satellite mission design. Experience performing spacecraft maneuvering in flight operations. Strong fundamentals in astrodynamics, high-thrust trajectory optimization, and low-thrust trajectory optimization. Experience in developing flight dynamics software. Applied experience in navigation tools such as Monte, STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer, Copernicus, or GMAT. Experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, Julia, or C++. Demonstrated knowledge of the mission design lifecycle from conceptualization through operational flight. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. Leadership experience in satellite maneuver operations. Experience using the Monte software package. Experience with electric propulsion satellite missions. Understanding of how to formulate the solution to indirect and direct optimal control algorithms. Experience with the development of trajectory design and optimization software. Experience defining, planning, and documenting ConOps for spacecraft missions. Experience in developing spacecraft through the full engineering lifecycle. Experience working on and communicating with a distributed team. Experience with DevOps processes including configuration control, continuous development and deployment workflows, Agile methodologies, and software code review. Previous experience with software development tooling such as Jira, Git, Jenkins, Docker and at least one IDE. Recognized 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 SSBI and polygraph preferred. Compensation Range CA applicants: $152,235.00 - $213,127.95; CO applicants: $139,979.00 - $195,969.90; WA applicants: $152,235.00 - $213,127.95 Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions. DBIDS background check for roles requiring access to military installations. Certain roles may require additional Department of Transportation/equipment checks for CDL drivers or Merchant Mariner Credential as applicable. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program. Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus; eligible for benefits vary by role, check with recruiter for details. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire on qualifications and performance, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected status. We comply with applicable laws and provide accommodation in the application process.
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