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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!

This role is part of Tera Wave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.

The Emerging Systems business unit at Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with Tera Wave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

As a Senior Dynamics Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of the Tera Wave constellation. You will be responsible for leading the analysis and verification of spacecraft pointing stability, with a focus on attitude control and micro-vibration (jitter) along with their impact on Line-of-Sight (LoS) performance. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of structures, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), and precision payload performance, and to have a significant impact on the future of global communications.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Travel of up to 25% may be required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage jitter budgets for the spacecraft and payloads with fine pointing requirements.

• Create and maintain high-fidelity finite element models (FEM) and develop workflows for integrated analysis with GNC systems.

• Lead structural dynamics and micro-vibration (jitter) analysis.

• Perform frequency-domain and time-domain analysis (PSDs, FFTs, transient response) to predict and verify LoS stability.

• Create 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) linear and non-linear dynamic models to simulate vehicle behavior.

• Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulation, and analyze flight test data to validate models and performance.

• Collaborate with software, hardware, and sensor teams to integrate GNC software into flight hardware.

• Analyze and interpret large datasets from simulations and tests, including sensor data and Monte Carlo simulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in structural dynamics, with a focus on spacecraft or optical payloads.

• Proven experience in micro-vibration (jitter) analysis for spacecraft.

• Strong background in finite element modeling (FEM) and model reduction techniques.

• Proficiency with FEM software (e.g., NASTRAN, Abaqus, or similar).

• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python for large-scale analysis and simulation.

• Familiarity with satellite attitude and position determination, stability, and control.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field.

• Direct experience with Line-of-Sight (LoS) stability prediction and verification.

• Experience with the design and analysis of compliant structures.

• Deep understanding of GNC systems and their interaction with structural dynamics

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing.

• Experience with 6-DOF simulations and Monte Carlo analysis methods.

Why Blue Origin? At Blue Origin, we are a team of innovators, engineers, and explorers who are passionate about building a road to space. Our mission is to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join us on this journey.

If you are passionate about spacecraft dynamics and want to make a significant impact on the future of global communications, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

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.

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• 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.

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