Constellation Mission and Trajectory Analyst III

About the role

The role is part of the Blue National Security business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. You will be accountable for trajectory modeling and simulation of multi-spacecraft mission architectures to meet our business goals.

Responsibilities

• Architectural design of LEO constellations, MEO architectures, and GEO satellites
• Analytical trade studies of LEO, MEO, and GEO mission concepts
• Scripted use of numerical modeling and simulation trajectory tools (e.g. STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, Monte) for LEO and MEO constellation design in high-fidelity dynamical models
• Development of trajectory design algorithms for Earth-based station-keeping simulations
• Development of overall delta-v budgets that result in feasible mission architectures
• Development overall mission and trajectory ConOps and timeline activities
• Development of launch vehicle trajectory interface conditions
• Inform mission-level requirements
• Perform Monte Carlo analysis of dispersed trajectory scenarios
• Develop overall collision avoidance processes and orbit debris mitigation processes
• Develop maneuver design software in Python, Julia, and the Monte toolkit
• Deliver results in accordance with Agile methodology of development
• Understand necessary tracking and measurements needed for orbit determination performance
• Support development of technical memos, presentations, and documentation
• Present results and support gated reviews

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
• 5+ years of proven experience focused in satellite mission design
• Applied experience in mission design tools such as Monte, STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer, Copernicus, or GMAT
• Strong fundamentals in astrodynamics
• Applied experience in constellation orbit design and trade studies
• Baseline understanding of LEO, MEO, GEO satellite maneuver sequences such as orbit raising, station-keeping, and disposal
• Experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, Julia, or C++
• Detailed knowledge in large-scale computing and Monte Carlo analysis
• Detailed algorithmic knowledge of low-thrust orbit raising and station-keeping for large-scale LEO and MEO constellations, as well as GEO satellites
• Demonstrated knowledge of the mission design lifecycle from conceptualization through operational flight
• Experience with DevOps processes including configuration control, continuous development and deployment workflows, Agile methodologies, software code review
• Previous experience with software development tooling such as Jira, git, Jenkins, Docker and at least one IDE
• Willingness or ability to acquire Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. 5+ years of proven experience focused in satellite mission design. Applied experience in mission design tools such as Monte, STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer, Copernicus, or GMAT. Strong fundamentals in astrodynamics. Applied experience in constellation orbit design and trade studies Baseline understanding of LEO, MEO, GEO satellite maneuver sequences such as orbit raising, station-keeping, and disposal Experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, Julia, or C++.
• Preferred Qualifications: M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. Detailed knowledge in large-scale computing and Monte Carlo analysis Detailed algorithmic knowledge of low-thrust orbit raising and station-keeping for large-scale LEO and MEO constellations, as well as GEO satellites. Demonstrated knowledge of the mission design lifecycle from conceptualization through operational flight. Experience with DevOps processes including configuration control, continuous development and deployment workflows, Agile methodologies, software code review. Previous experience with software development tooling such as Jira, git, Jenkins, Docker and at least one IDE. Willingness or ability to acquire Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph preferred.