Lunar Flight Operations Engineer II

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!

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!

This role is part of Lunar Permanencemission operations, which develops the mission operations systems and procedures that support Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines.

To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse flight operations professionals, you will develop and operatelunar spaceflight systems.

You will work with subsystem teams to create, update and maintain mission operations procedures, and test them in simulations and vehicle mockups.

You will also develop telemetry display panels, use analysis and engineering judgment to recommend operational limits and flight rules, and create documentation that will establish repeatable, error-free spacecraft operation by flight controllers or astronauts.

You will alsohave the opportunity to train and support the execution of the mission from our mission control center.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Develop and maintain spacecraft operational products to include procedures, telemetry displays, handbooks, flight rules and operational data files

Utilize software and hardware simulators and testbeds to test and validate operational products

Work with ground and flight software teams to recommend updates that increase the efficiency of operations

Work with system and subsystem engineers to recommend design improvements and operational techniques for lunar spacecraft

Work with system engineering teams to establish spacecraft concept of operations

Train and completecertification for support of real-time mission operations from mission control

Support mission operations during lunar vehicle flights, which may include occasional work outside of normal business hours

Support investigation and resolution of in-flight anomalies

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field

Previous experience as anoperator or flight controller in real time operations such as flight test, remotely operated vehicles or spacecraft operations

Proven safety mentality

Takes initiative to improve existing systems, processes, and documentation

Excellent written and oral communication skills

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with human spaceflight operations

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Spacecraft Test and Operations Language (STOL) or others

Experience developing user interfaces, data displays or control console layouts

Understanding of standard voice protocols used in spacecraft operations

Knowledge of spacecraft system and subsystem functionality

Experience working with NASA

Compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $89,820-$125,748

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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