Constellation Mission and Trajectory Analyst III
Core
Design and simulate large-scale satellite constellations (LEO, MEO, GEO) for space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility, focusing on trajectory modeling, delta-v budgeting, and collision avoidance.
Role type
Senior IC astrodynamics and trajectory analyst
Builds
Preliminary mission architectures, trajectory design algorithms, and operational flight dynamics plans for space vehicles
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Satellite constellation design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
astrodynamics fundamentals, constellation orbit design, trade studies, numerical modeling and simulation, delta-v budgeting, ConOps definition, collision avoidance processes, Python/Julia/C++ programming, Monte Carlo analysis
Preferred skills
large-scale computing, low-thrust orbit raising algorithms, mission design lifecycle management, DevOps processes, software development tooling (Jira, git, Jenkins, Docker)
Technologies
STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, Monte, Python, Julia, C++, Monte toolkit
Responsibilities
Architect LEO/MEO/GEO constellation designs, perform analytical trade studies, script numerical modeling tools, develop trajectory design algorithms, create delta-v budgets, define mission ConOps and timelines, develop launch vehicle interface conditions, perform Monte Carlo analysis, design maneuver software, support orbit determination tracking, develop collision avoidance processes, present results and support reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
