Senior Deep-Space Mission Design Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a skilled mission design engineer to own trajectory development for complex space missions. You will design high‑ and low‑thrust trajectories, work on lunar transfers, multi‑body orbits, and deep‑space mission planning from concept through flight operations.

You will implement trajectory optimization using Python, Monte Carlo analyses, and integrate with flight dynamics software. Strong collaboration across teams and mentorship of junior designers are expected.

Qualifications

• MS in Aerospace Engineering or PhD with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Own lifecycle mission design including requirements, reviews, rehearsals and flight operations.
• Design and optimize high‑thrust and low‑thrust trajectories for lunar, interplanetary, and deep‑space missions.
• Develop trajectory and maneuver algorithms in Python, Julia, and Monte Carlo workflows.
• Perform live maneuver operations and assist with orbit determination and targeting.
• Collaborate across teams and mentor junior mission designers.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Orbital mechanics

Python

C++

Monte Carlo

Trajectory optimization

Vehicle design

Education

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Monte

Copernicus

EMTG

GMAT

STK/Astrogator

Jira

Git

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a skilled mission design engineer to own trajectory development for complex space missions. You will design high‑ and low‑thrust trajectories, work on lunar transfers, multi‑body orbits, and deep‑space mission planning from concept through flight operations.

You will implement trajectory optimization using Python, Monte Carlo analyses, and integrate with flight dynamics software. Strong collaboration across teams and mentorship of junior designers are expected.