Lead Mission Planning Engineer: Space Constellation Ops

Blue Origin LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

PTO

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Mission Planning Engineer to architect and lead mission planning processes across the TeraWave program, spanning requirements, mission design, ConOps, and operator procedures.

You will translate objectives into executable planning frameworks, define command sequences, templates, and plays, and mentor junior planners while supporting real-time operations during launches.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years in spacecraft mission operations, mission planning, flight dynamics, or flight operations.
• Experience designing or contributing to new mission planning processes, tools, or systems.
• Experience developing command sequences, operational procedures, or activity timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end mission planning processes from design to operational execution.
• Translate system-level requirements into actionable planning requirements.
• Define command sequence structure, procedure formats, and play architectures.
• Lead development of mission planning products and templates; support testing and rehearsals.
• Mentor junior mission planning engineers and support on-console operations during critical events.

Skills

Python programming

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Mission Planning Engineer to architect and lead mission planning processes across the TeraWave program, spanning requirements, mission design, ConOps, and operator procedures.

You will translate objectives into executable planning frameworks, define command sequences, templates, and plays, and mentor junior planners while supporting real-time operations during launches.