Senior Deep Space Mission Designer

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

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Deep Space Mission Design Engineer III to own significant portions of the mission design process. You will design and optimize high-thrust and low-thrust trajectories, including lunar transfers and interplanetary cruise, and perform live maneuver operations from launch to mission end.

You will develop trajectory algorithms in Python, Julia, and Monte, contribute to mission simulations, and collaborate with propulsion, systems engineering, and flight

Qualifications

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 3+ years.
• Strong knowledge of astrodynamics and orbital mechanics for trajectory design.
• Experience with low-thrust trajectories and Monte Carlo methods; proficiency in Python/Ju lia/C++.

Responsibilities

• Own lifecycle mission design from requirements to flight operations.
• Design and optimize high- and low-thrust trajectories, including lunar transfers and interplanetary cruise.
• Lead live maneuver operations and integrate orbit determination with targeting.
• Define launch periods and mission timelines; manage delta-v budgets.
• Develop trajectory algorithms in Python, Julia, and Monte; integrate into flight dynamics software.
• Automate trajectory design and analysis workflows; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Orbital mechanics

Python

Julia

C++

Trajectory design

Monte Carlo

Mission operations

Education

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Monte toolkit

GMAT

STK/Astrogator

Copernicus

EMTG

FreeFlyer

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Deep Space Mission Design Engineer III to own significant portions of the mission design process. You will design and optimize high-thrust and low-thrust trajectories, including lunar transfers and interplanetary cruise, and perform live maneuver operations from launch to mission end.

You will develop trajectory algorithms in Python, Julia, and Monte, contribute to mission simulations, and collaborate with propulsion, systems engineering, and flight