Mission Operations Engineer II - Blue Ring (Top Secret Clearance / Sensitive Com

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, CDL Driver's License, Computer Science, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Electricity, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Flight Planning, Functional Analysis, Genetics, Government Organizations, Hardware Design and Simulation Software, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Identify Issues, Leadership, Legal, Licensing, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Product Development, Product Development Methodology, Product Documentation, Product Lifecycle, Product Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Road Tests, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Simulation, State Laws and Regulations, System Lifecycle, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Writing, Telemetry, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Trend Analysis, Use Cases, Validation Testing, Virtualization Software, Wheel/Front-End Loader

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 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 addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning both space and ground segments to ensure the readiness and flawless execution of on-orbit flight operations for Blue Ring spacecraft. You'll play a key role in developing operational concepts, producing critical operations products, and providing on-console leadership during early on-orbit mission phases. Your expertise and initiative will directly enable Blue Origin to deliver and sustain next-generation space capabilities for a broad set of customers. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with a relentless end-user and customer focus, deep attention to detail, and the drive to build Blue Ring's mission operations 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 provided.
Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information required to start

Responsibilities:

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.
Drive operations toward ever-increasing levels of efficiency and reliability through automation and the application of AI/ML technologies.
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.
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.

Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
B.S. in Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical, Systems, or related fields
3+ years of proven experience in spacecraft operations development and execution, including real-time support for on-orbit operations.
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
Hosted or separable payload operations
Mission planning, timeline development, and analysis
Spacecraft telemetry trending and analysis

Ability to earn trust, build positive professional relationships, and collaborate with individuals of various backgrounds to achieve mission success.

Desired:

M.S. in Space Systems, 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:
WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don'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 an 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 Regulations

Applicants 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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits 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.

Dependent on role type and job level, 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants 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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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