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Blue Origin · 2 days ago

Planetary Scientist III — Planetary Mission - Oasis 1 (Luxembourg)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $169K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Planetary Scientist to execute science data processing pipelines, generate maps and higher-level products, and contribute to geologic/resource assessment models for their Space Resources Program.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Execute L0–L3 science data pipelines per specifications; implement QC metrics and reproducibility practices; maintain version-controlled archives and metadata

Deliver tagged releases with coverage/quality metrics, processing parameter logs, and configuration-managed documentation

Run end-to-end pipelines for instrument raw data to processed maps

Deliver unit/system test evidence, code review records, and inputs to the Data Processing Pipeline Functionality Report

Ingest downlinked data; generate quicklook and final products; produce and update planetary maps; investigate anomalies and reprocess as needed

Deliver weekly science status, rolling map updates, a Map Generation Final Report, and geologic model work packages

Execute validation and uncertainty methods (statistical inference, Monte Carlo, geostatistics) using lab/field/heritage datasets

Deliver validation reports, uncertainty budgets, and prioritized targets/flags for campaign planning

Ingest final calibration datasets; update pipeline coefficients/parameters; participate in Science/Calibration reviews and field tests with instrument and geochemistry teams

Deliver updated calibration parameters and field test inputs/outputs to the archive

Prepare compliant public data and public pipeline packages with stakeholders; ensure embargo/IP/export screening and reproducibility; align with public release timing

Deliver public release packages via stakeholders and coauthor peer reviewed publications

Contribute science content at SRR/PDR/CDR and operations gates; maintain CM discipline and audit ready records per PA/QA guidance

Deliver review materials, action closures, and CM/audit records

Collaborate with the Mission Scientist, Sr. Geochemist, Software, Systems, Instruments, and stakeholders/academic partners; support mission decisions and community engagement

Deliver interface agreements, inputs to ConOps and pass plans, and outreach/publication tracking

Qualification

Planetary scienceRemote sensing pipelinesModel validationScientific programmingGeospatial toolingData analysisDocumentation practicesConfiguration managementCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

M.S. or Ph.D. in planetary science, geochemistry, geophysics, remote sensing, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

5+ years executing remote sensing science pipelines and producing mapping products for space or airborne/terrestrial missions

Hands on experience with various spectroscopy datasets

Demonstrated experience in model validation and uncertainty quantification tied to calibration, lab, or field ground truth

Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis (e.g., Python, NumPy/Pandas/Xarray; Jupyter), geospatial tooling (e.g., ArcMap; ENVI), and version control (e.g., Git)

Experience operating within formal review, verification/validation, and configuration management processes; strong documentation and reproducibility practices

Experience preparing scientific publications and/or public data releases with external partners

Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to coordinate across science, instruments, software, systems, PA/QA, and mission operations

Must be eligible to work in Luxembourg and comply with applicable export control requirements