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Payload Operations Engineer III – TS/SCI Required
BLUE ORIGIN. Contribute to hosted and separable payload mission plans, operations concepts, tools, and processes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in spacecraft operations development, including the creation of payload operations procedures and technical documentation. Proficient in supporting mission planning and readiness activities while ensuring effective communication between payload customers and operations teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Spacecraft Operations DevelopmentPayload Operations ProceduresTelemetry DisplaysActive TS/SCI Security ClearancePython Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Spacecraft OperationsPayload Operations ProductsTechnical DocumentationMission PlanningPerformance Trend AnalysisTest Procedure DevelopmentOn-Console ActivitiesSatellite Fault ManagementOnboard AutonomyOperational Readiness Tests
Soft Skills
Customer SupportTeam CollaborationDynamic Environment Adaptability
Tools & Technologies
Command & Control SoftwareMission Planning ToolsFlight Dynamics SoftwareElectronic ProceduresHardware-in-the-Loop SimulatorsSoftware-in-the-Loop Simulators
Certifications & Qualifications
B.S. in Aerospace EngineeringB.S. in Electrical EngineeringB.S. in Computer ScienceB.S. in Systems EngineeringM.S. in Space SystemsM.S. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Computer ScienceM.S. in Aerospace Engineering
Industry Keywords
Payload Mission PlansGeographically Separated TeamsMission Readiness ActivitiesPre-Launch CoordinationCommercial Spacecraft OperationsGovernment Spacecraft Operations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPythonTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Contribute to hosted and separable payload mission plans, operations concepts, tools, and processes
- Develop and implement spacecraft payload operations procedures, executables, telemetry displays, and technical documentation
- Test and validate payload operations products using hardware and software simulation environments
- Support mission planning with geographically separated payload teams
- Support development of the spacecraft concept of operations
- Create test procedures with systems engineering teams to validate end-to-end ground-to-payload capabilities
- Support mission readiness activities, including mission rehearsals, timeline development, and post-launch test planning
- Monitor payload state of health, analyze performance trends, and track system configurations during on-orbit execution
- Serve as liaison between payload customers and the Blue Ring operations team during pre-launch coordination and long-term operations
- Support development of payload operations sequencing and integration into the mission planning system
Requirements
What you’ll need- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of proven experience in spacecraft operations development or execution
- Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Government security clearance
- Experience developing spacecraft or hosted payload operations products, such as procedures, telemetry displays, or technical documents
- Experience supporting external customers or government teams
- Ability to support on-console activities, including shift work, in a dynamic, real-time environment
- 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
- Frequent travel up to 50%, primarily to the Seattle area
- Occasional shift work and on-call availability during mission-critical phases, anomaly resolution, and key customer milestones
- Preferred: M.S. in Space Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Aerospace Engineering
- Preferred: Direct support for a commercial or government spacecraft operations organization
- Preferred: Proficiency with Python, SPELL, STOL, or JAS
- Preferred: Experience with virtualized Ground Software, including Command & Control, Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, and Electronic Procedures
- Preferred: Experience with mission planning and contact planning tools
- Preferred: Experience with satellite fault management and/or onboard autonomy
- Preferred: Familiarity with operational readiness tests using hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop simulators
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Up to four weeks of Paid Time Off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; not guaranteed