Senior Mission Planning Engineer - TeraWave
Core
Architecting and leading the development of mission planning processes, products, and operational workflows for the TeraWave satellite communications network.
Role type
Senior Mission Planning Engineer
Builds
Mission planning processes, operational products (activity templates, constraint definitions, procedures), and planning tools for TeraWave.
Domain
Space-based communications, satellite constellation operations, orbital mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mission planning, orbital mechanics, spacecraft operations, software development, constraint framework design, command sequence architecture, Python programming, cross-functional integration
Preferred skills
Multi-mission or constellation operations planning, test exercise leadership, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), ground system command and control architectures, electric propulsion systems, low-thrust trajectory planning, AI/ML for engineering workflows
Technologies
Python
Responsibilities
Design end-to-end mission planning processes from design through execution; Establish constraint frameworks for activity scheduling and validation; Translate system requirements into actionable planning requirements; Define command sequence structures and play architectures; Partner with software architects to integrate operational requirements into planning tools; Lead development of mission planning ops products; Support test activities and rehearsals as technical lead; Mentor junior engineers and operations team members; Support real-time mission operations during critical events; Represent mission planning in cross-functional forums.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
