Principal Mission Architect
Core
Lead mission design, modeling, and simulation for novel spacecraft development to define mission parameters and derive requirements.
Role type
Principal Mission Architect (Senior IC)
Builds
Constellation and system-of-systems models for space missions
Domain
Space defense and national security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mission design, mission modeling and simulation, mission analysis, requirements derivation, systems design, technical risk management, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, system modeling tools (STK, FreeFlyer, Cameo EA, SysML, Matlab, Python)
Preferred skills
spacecraft systems knowledge, space mission sensors, electronic warfare, space domain awareness, DoD modeling environments, project estimation
Technologies
STK, FreeFlyer, Cameo EA, SysML, Matlab, Python, Brawler, Suppressor, AFSIM, EADSIM, ESAMS
Responsibilities
Lead analysis, modeling, and simulation of system performance parameters; oversee system modeling efforts on large teams; develop novel modeling and analysis tools; represent the mission viewpoint to stakeholders; lead validation and verification efforts; assist in business development with data-driven recommendations; contribute to corporate tool and process definition.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with team leadership