Mission Design Engineer

Omnivore; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours

Role-based remote work

Relocation assistance

Employee Stock Options

Job summary

Omnivore in Bengaluru is looking for a talented Mission Design Engineer to join their innovative team and drive the future of satellite missions. In this role, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of mission development, including orbit design and mission profile optimization, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in aerospace engineering with hands-on experience in mission design tools. Benefits include health insurance, unlimited leaves, and work-from-home options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in mission design or related field.
• Strong analytical thinking and hands-on mission design tooling skills.
• Ability to communicate trade-offs and design decisions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize satellite orbits and mission profiles.
• Conduct system-level trade studies and feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with subsystem teams for system integration.
• Develop and maintain mission design documentation.
• Use mission design tools and automate simulations.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Mission design tools (STK, Orekit)

Python programming proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors / M.Tech / MS / Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Controls or equivalent

Tools

STK

Orekit

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Job description

Role

Mission Design Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time

Educational Qualification: Bachelors / M.Tech / MS / Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Controls or equivalent

Work Experience: 2+ years of industry experience

Role Description

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Mission Design Engineer to join our Mission Planning team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of our satellite missions. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of mission development, from initial concept and feasibility studies to detailed mission design and operational support. Your work will be crucial in balancing mission objectives with spacecraft capabilities and system constraints. This role requires strong analytical thinking, hands‑on mission design tooling, and the ability to clearly communicate trade‑offs and design decisions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Mission & Orbit Design
  • Design and optimize satellite orbits, maneuvers, and mission profiles to meet mission objectives and constraints.
  • Perform orbit and constellation design, maneuver planning, coverage analysis, and revisit studies for defined mission scenarios.
  • Support all mission phases including launch, commissioning, and deorbit planning.
  • Interpret analysis results to provide multiple viable mission design options with clear trade‑offs.
• System‑Level Analysis & Trade Studies
  • Conduct system‑level trade studies across mission architectures, operational concepts, and spacecraft configurations.
  • Perform day‑in‑the‑life simulations, sensitivity analyses, and feasibility assessments.
  • Quantitatively balance performance, cost, risk, and operational complexity.
  • Clearly document trade outcomes and support technical decision‑making in program and design reviews.
• Cross‑Functional Systems Integration
  • Collaborate closely with subsystem teams including Systems Engineering, AOCS/GNC, EPS, Propulsion, Communications, Payload, Mission Operations and Thermal.
  • Translate mission objectives into mission requirements, system requirements, and operational constraints.
  • Participate in subsystem design reviews and interface discussions, developing a working understanding of subsystem dependencies.
  • Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation linking mission goals to system behavior and operations.
• Mission Design Tools, Automation & Simulation
  • Use mission design and analysis tools such as Orekit, STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, or equivalent platforms.
  • Develop, modify, and maintain Python (or Java) scripts to automate analyses and simulations.
• Documentation & Communication
  • Produce clear technical documentation covering mission design assumptions, analyses, results, and recommendations.
  • Support internal reviews, external discussions, and cross‑team alignment through structured presentations and written reports.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, classical dynamics, and the LEO environment.
• Hands‑on experience with mission design and orbit simulation tools (e.g., STK, Orekit, GMAT, FreeFlyer, or custom tools).
• Programming proficiency in at least one high‑level language (Python preferred; Java or JavaScript acceptable).
• Ability to independently decompose complex problems and develop structured solutions.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience with full lifecycle development of LEO spacecraft.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and their operational constraints.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Exposure to project tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira).
• Prior involvement in operational mission support or flight dynamics activities.

What we look for

• Systems‑level thinking with attention to analytical rigor.
• Comfort working across disciplines and ambiguity.
• Ownership mindset with strong documentation and follow‑through.
• Ability to balance engineering depth with practical mission constraint.

Candidate Acumen

A strong desire to work in an unstructured, high‑growth, fast‑paced start‑up environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours
• Role‑based remote work and work‑from‑home benefit
• Relocation assistance
• Professional Mental Wellness services
• Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India)
• Employee Stock Options for all hires

To know more about us, visit https://www.pixxel.space.