Mission Operations Engineer

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Reston
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will work with teams across the Blue Ring space and ground segments to prepare and execute successful on-orbit flight operations. As a member of the member of the flight operations team, you will contribute to ConOps development, develop operations products, and participate on-console in early on-orbit mission operations for Blue Ring spacecraft. As a result of your contributions, Blue Origin will field and efficiently operate game-changing new capabilities in space to serve a variety of customers. The ideal candidate is a systems-thinker possessing a strong end-operator and customer focus, along with the persistence and passion to build space operations capabilities from the ground up. Join us in enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit earth - passion for our mission is required!Special Mentions:

• Relocation providedResponsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Contribute to mission planning, operations concepts, tools, and processes that enable highly effective and labor-efficient real-time spacecraft and ground system operation.
  • Work in multidisciplinary teams to develop detailed operations procedures, executables, telemetry displays, technical documentation, and other products.
  • Ensure deliverables meet applicable quality standards, while promoting maximum reuse and backward compatibility.
  • Conduct testing and validation of ops products using a variety of hardware and software simulation environments that span the space and ground domains.
  • Support systems engineering and other disciplines in developing a spacecraft concept of operations, ensuring efficiency and operability for the end-user.
  • Create detailed test procedures to validate end-to-end system capabilities.
  • Analyze and assess ground station selection for optimal communications availability.
  • Support communications spectrum licensing efforts through coordination with internal and external regulatory authorities.
  • Support mission readiness activities including mission rehearsals, mission timeline development, and post-launch test development.
  • Provide on-console support during spacecraft launch and early orbit phase, including shift work, from Blue Origin's mission control facilities in Florida and elsewhere.
  • Monitor spacecraft state-of-health across all subsystems, perform trending and analyses, and track spacecraft and ground system configurations.
  • Support the troubleshooting and resolution of on-orbit anomalies as part of an anomaly response team.
  • Foster continuous improvement by contributing, tracking, and implementing lessons-learned for the benefit of future missions.Minimum Qualifications:
    • B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer Science, Systems, or related fields
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
    • Expertise in one or more of the following areas:Spacecraft operations product development and execution
    • Real-time support for on-orbit operations
    • Mission planning, timeline development, and analysis
    • Spacecraft telemetry trending and analysis
    • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
    • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required
    • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Preferred Qualifications:
      • M.S. in Space Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering
      • Direct support for a commercial or government spacecraft operations organization, as well as a deep understanding of their use cases and approach to operations.
      • Experience with multi-manifest spacecraft missions and developing operations for hosted or separable payloads.
      • Proficiency with command and control scripting languages, such as Python, SPELL, STOL, or JAS
      • Experience working with virtualized Ground Software (e.g., Command & Control, Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Electronic Procedures, Software Simulators)
      • Experience with mission planning and contact planning tools.
      • Experience with scrum methodology and agile product development.
      • Experience in full development lifecycle of space systems' ground segments.
      • Mission analysis, flight planning and timeline development (tool and analysis)
      • Experience designing and evaluating operational readiness tests integrated with hardware-in-the-loop, and software-in-the-loop simulators.
      • Experience with operational fault and anomaly management.
      • Experience with performing system safety analyses including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)Compensation Range for:CA applicants is $109,980.00-$153,972.00;CO applicants is $100,815.00-$141,141.00;WA applicants is $109,980.00-$153,972.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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