Principal Space Vehicle Autonomy Architect

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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 part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will provide leadership across organizations, working end-to-end across vehicle, sensor/payload, and ground elements to create autonomous space systems solutions. The Principal Space Vehicle Autonomy Architect is responsible for formulating on‑orbit autonomy strategies for Blue National Security, including Blue Ring and constellation product lines. You will be a primary participant in trade studies and proposal development for national security customers, civil government agencies, and commercial entities pursuing advanced on‑orbit operations.

You will interface with defense and civil‑space stakeholders on autonomy‑related topics, including coordination of capability roadmaps, development of mission‑level requirements, and oversight of implementation and test activities. You will provide subject matter expertise in fleet‑level autonomous operations, rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), and other critical autonomy needs during algorithm development and flight operations.

We’re looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the future of space. Passion for our mission and vision is required. Successful candidates will have a strong technical background, be detail driven, and have excellent problem‑solving abilities. You should be passionate about delivering extensible, timely solutions while contributing to the development of high‑performance teams through meticulous goal‑setting, disciplined attention to performance metrics, and continuous process improvement.

If you’re excited by providing near‑term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!

• Preferred
  
  Location:
  
  Any Blue Origin location, including Los Angeles, CA;
  Denver, CO;
  Space Coast, FL;
  Reston, VA;
  Huntsville, AL, or Kent, WA (Seattle area) offices.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for candidates relocating to one of the primary Blue Origin office locations
• Travel: Up to 25% travel may be required depending on work location and program needs.
• Clearance: An active TS//SCI is strongly preferred though not required.

• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, systems engineering, architecture, hardware, and software teams to ensure cross‑functional autonomy deliverables are identified and tracked
• Author proposal documents targeting national security customers, civil government agencies, and commercial entities pursuing advanced on‑orbit autonomous operations
• Coordinate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), Astrodynamics and Trajectory Execution (ATX), Flight Software, Telecommunications, and Sensor/Payload teams to perform detailed trade studies for autonomous maneuver planning, RPO sequencing, and fleet‑level coordination
• Establish goals and metrics to identify opportunities to deliver autonomous system solutions to cost, performance, and schedule requirements
• Assess fleet‑level autonomy and RPO…