СШАMission Architect, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations
2 нед. назад
СШАOnsite
Developing next generation space mission technologies for space superiority and security.
Требования
- Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.
- Translate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions while ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints.
- Define key mission technical performance measures to establish a mission-driven decision-making framework.
- Apply analysis and modeling techniques, including parametric analysis, to support engineering decisions in the absence of specific requirements.
- Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure an optimal system architecture.
- Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of rendezvous and proximity operations mission trajectories.
- Optimize spacecraft maneuvers to achieve mission objectives while considering fuel efficiency, timing, and risk mitigation.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers.
- 12+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
- Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in rendezvous and proximity operations mission design and spacecraft operations.
- Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations.
- Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar software.
- Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
- Experience with mission planning and real-time mission support.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.
- Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach.
- Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
- This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. [ #LI-Onsite #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid ] must select have one of these hashtags on the JD and change font color to BLACK in greenhouse.
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Будет плюсом
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience supporting defense or classified space missions.
Условия
- Base Salary:
- Staff: $160,000 - $245,000
- Principal: $195,000 - $300,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
Другое
- Space is a warfighting domain. seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
- OUR MISSION
- delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
- OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
- BENEFITS & PERKS *
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
- *Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
- YOUR MISSION
- We are looking for a Mission Architect to join our team in developing the next generation of space domain awareness and rendezvous and proximity operations systems. The Mission Architect will play a critical role in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful execution of missions across a system of systems. In this role, you will own the mission definition, mission-level trades, mission technical direction, and customer alignment throughout the full program execution lifecycle, from contract award through mission completion.
- Oversee the integration of mission systems, ensuring seamless interaction among hardware, software, and operational components.
- Develop system-level integration and verification plans and conduct end-to-end testing to validate mission requirements.
- Coordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges, ensuring mission readiness.
- Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution.
- Apply the fundamentals of astrodynamics using software and analysis tools, including orbit propagation, orbit determination, geometric orbit analysis, and mission engineering concepts.
- Design parametric analyses and Monte Carlo studies to support engineering decision-making.
- Conduct system performance analyses, including assessments of reliability, safety, and mission effectiveness under various environmental conditions.
- Assess mission success criteria and operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight mission analyses, including trajectory reconstruction and anomaly investigations.