Mission Architect - Space Communications Systems
Core
Define, architect, and optimize next-generation satellite missions by translating customer objectives into technically feasible mission concepts and system architectures.
Role type
Mid-career Mission Architect (Space Communications Systems)
Builds
Next-generation satellite missions, including spacecraft, payloads, ground segments, and communications systems
Domain
Space systems engineering, satellite communications, LEO constellations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF communications architecture design, link budget development, performance analysis, system-level trade-offs, LEO satellite hardware knowledge, spectrum management, regulatory compliance (FCC/ITU), mission lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Inter-satellite crosslink architecture design, optical communications systems, C&DH architectures, mission analysis and simulation, communications security architectures, on-orbit operational experience
Technologies
RF transmitters/receivers, antennas, gimbals, modems, optical terminals, C&DH systems
Responsibilities
Translate customer objectives into executable system architectures, drive communications architecture decisions across spacecraft and ground systems, perform mission-level trades optimizing performance and cost, shape communications strategies for current and future missions, partner with engineering teams on implementation, contribute to mission evolution beyond development phase
Seniority
Mid-career, hands-on IC with technical leadership exposure
