Orbital Mission Design Engineer for Sunrise Constellation

Blue Origin LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Mission Design Engineer to join the Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering team. You will conduct trajectory analysis, develop delta-V budgets, and plan LEOP operations for the Sunrise constellation.

This role requires a strong background in orbital mechanics, experience with STK or Copernicus, and proficiency in Matlab or Python. The position may require extended hours and U.S. export-regulation eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Mathematics.
• Strong fundamentals in orbital mechanics and spacecraft trajectories.
• Experience with mission design tools such as STK, Copernicus, or Monte Carlo.
• Understanding FCC licenses requirements for demise and operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop spacecraft delta-V budgets and propellant budgets.
• Plan Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) operations sequences.
• Analyze orbital geometry for communications link analysis.
• Collaborate with propulsion and mission operations teams.

Skills

Orbital mechanics basics

Trajectory analysis

Communications skills

Programming in Matlab/Python

Mission design tools (STK Copernicus)

FCC licenses knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

STK

Copernicus

Monte Carlo tools

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Mission Design Engineer to join the Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering team. You will conduct trajectory analysis, develop delta-V budgets, and plan LEOP operations for the Sunrise constellation.

This role requires a strong background in orbital mechanics, experience with STK or Copernicus, and proficiency in Matlab or Python. The position may require extended hours and U.S. export-regulation eligibility.