Senior Mission Systems Engineer
Core
Define CONOPs, design, develop, and integrate electro-optical payloads for space missions to enhance space safety and satellite operations.
Role type
Senior Mission Systems Engineer (Space Payloads)
Builds
Spaceborne optical payloads and mission systems for satellite operations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Electro-optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mission systems engineering, System design, Integration and test, Requirements development, Configuration management, Program management, Subcontractor management, Space environment constraints, Mission planning, COTS space components
Preferred skills
Master's or Doctorate in Engineering, U.S. Government space programs, Satellite ground systems, Mission analysis tools (STK, MATLAB, Python), Engineering design tools (Cameo), Agile development, Digital twin environments, Technical writing
Technologies
STK, MATLAB, Python, Cameo
Responsibilities
Define CONOPs and mission requirements for spaceborne optical payloads, Lead environmental test campaigns, Manage program schedules and budgets, Manage subcontractors and suppliers, Perform hands-on lab assembly and testing, Contribute to proposal efforts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership