Orbit Determination Engineer II — Space Navigation

Blue Origin LLC; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 98,208 - 137,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options for all employees

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Orbit Determination Engineer II to join the In-Space Systems team, focusing on spacecraft navigation and orbit determination for complex missions. The role involves developing navigation software and supporting mission operations for GEO, cislunar, and interplanetary missions.

Ideal candidates will have an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering with relevant experience, strong programming skills in Python, Julia, or C++, and a passion for space exploration.

Qualifications

• M.S. with 2+ years experience or Ph.D. with no experience needed.
• Foundational knowledge of astrodynamics and orbital mechanics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process radiometric, Doppler, and GPS for orbit solutions.
• Develop navigation algorithms and data processing tools.
• Support mission operations and trajectory design tasks.

Skills

Python

Julia

C++

Astrodynamics

Orbit Determination

Education

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

git

Monte

STK/ODTK

FreeFlyer

GMAT

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Orbit Determination Engineer II to join the In-Space Systems team, focusing on spacecraft navigation and orbit determination for complex missions. The role involves developing navigation software and supporting mission operations for GEO, cislunar, and interplanetary missions.

Ideal candidates will have an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering with relevant experience, strong programming skills in Python, Julia, or C++, and a passion for space exploration.