Mission and Trajectory Analyst III

BLUE ORIGIN

Trajectory Analyst focusing on modeling and simulation of multi-spacecraft missions for Blue Origin's space programs. Responsible for trajectory analysis and software development in a collaborative engineering team.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeReston • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,814 - $167,738 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for trajectory modeling and simulation of multi-spacecraft mission architectures to meet business goals
Join our Astrodynamics and Trajectory Execution team as a Constellation Mission and Trajectory Analyst
Responsible for trajectory-related modeling and simulation, delta-v budgeting, station-keeping analysis, lifetime analysis, terrain footprints, and other related data products
Expected to begin as a preliminary mission design role, growing into one that involves operational flight dynamics
Responsible for exemplifying best practices, balanced technical judgment, and superior work ethic in a time-constrained environment
Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe spaceflight
Architectural design of LEO constellations, MEO architectures, and GEO satellites
Analytical trade studies of LEO, MEO, and GEO mission concepts
Scripted use of numerical modeling and simulation trajectory tools (e.g. STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, Monte) for LEO and MEO constellation design
Development of trajectory design algorithms for Earth-based station-keeping simulations
Development of overall delta-v budgets that result in feasible mission architectures
Development of overall mission and trajectory ConOps and timeline activities
Inform mission-level requirements
Perform Monte Carlo analysis of dispersed trajectory scenarios
Develop overall collision avoidance processes and orbit debris mitigation processes
Develop maneuver design software in Python, Julia, and the Monte toolkit
Deliver results in accordance with Agile methodology of development
Support development of technical memos, presentations, and documentation
Present results and support gated reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
5+ years of proven experience focused in satellite mission design
Applied experience in mission design tools such as Monte, STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer, Copernicus, or GMAT
Strong fundamentals in astrodynamics
Applied experience in constellation orbit design and trade studies
Baseline understanding of LEO, MEO, GEO satellite maneuver sequences such as orbit raising, station-keeping, and disposal
Experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, Julia, or C++
Demonstrated knowledge of the preliminary mission design cycle
Experience defining, planning, and documenting ConOps for spacecraft missions
Experience with defining collision avoidance processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working on and effectively communicating with a distributed team
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Trajectory ModelingSimulationDelta-v BudgetingTerrain FootprintsCollision Avoidance ProcessesOrbit Debris MitigationMission Design ToolsTrajectory Design AlgorithmsAgile MethodologyAstrodynamics

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTrust BuildingProfessional RelationshipsWork EthicTime ManagementProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCultural Inclusion