Mission Operations Engineer II: On-Orbit Ops & Automation

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure readiness and flawless execution of on-orbit flight operations for Blue Ring spacecraft. You will develop operational concepts, produce critical operations products, and provide on-console support during early mission phases.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with end-user focus, strong attention to detail, and drive to build Blue Ring's mission operations from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mission planning, operations concepts, tools, and processes for real-time spacecraft and ground operations.
• Develop detailed operations procedures, executables, telemetry displays, and technical documentation.
• Advance efficiency and reliability through ground system automation and AI/ML methods.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards while maximizing reuse and backward compatibility.
• Test and validate ops products across hardware/software simulations in space and ground domains.
• Support spacecraft concept of operations to ensure end-user operability.
• Create test procedures to validate end-to-end system capabilities.
• Analyze ground station selection for optimal communications availability.
• Assist in regulatory coordination for spectrum licensing.
• Support mission readiness activities including rehearsals and timeline development.

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure readiness and flawless execution of on-orbit flight operations for Blue Ring spacecraft. You will develop operational concepts, produce critical operations products, and provide on-console support during early mission phases.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with end-user focus, strong attention to detail, and drive to build Blue Ring's mission operations from the ground up.