Lead Mission Systems Engineer
Core
Lead mission systems engineering for first-of-kind space vehicles and missions, focusing on modeling, simulation, and operational planning.
Role type
Senior IC mission systems engineer (space systems)
Builds
Physics-based mission simulations, mission flight plans, and operational mission planning tools for autonomous space vehicles.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Defense
Required skills
Systems engineering, mission modeling, spacecraft operations, attitude control systems (ACS), guidance navigation & control (GNC), astrodynamics, MATLAB, Python
Preferred skills
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), control algorithm development, spacecraft mission design, autonomous unmanned systems experience
Technologies
MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Support technology integration for new space vehicles, develop physics-based mission simulations for trade studies, develop mission flight plans exploring novel astrodynamics, develop and maintain operational mission planning tools, present review packages to senior leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities