Mission Design Engineer 2

Digantara; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cloud computing exposure

Access to mission critical projects

Job summary

Digantara in Bengaluru is seeking a mission design engineer to develop and maintain in-house software tools for SSA infrastructure analysis and simulation. You will optimize algorithms and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate space challenges into actionable insights.

The role requires strong Python development, orbital mechanics knowledge, and experience with design tools like STK, FreeFlyer, Orekit, Basilisk, or GMAT, contributing to mission planning and scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Python and related optimization techniques.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics.
• Experience with mission design tools STK, FreeFlyer, Orekit, Basilisk or GMAT.
• Understanding of optimization and scheduling algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-house mission design software tools for SSA infrastructure analysis & simulation.
• Upgrade and optimize software to add simulation capabilities and enhance performance.
• Support design of space-based and ground-based missions with simulation results.
• Run sensitivity analyses to assess design assumptions and asset failures.
• Develop delta-V budgets and preliminary link budgets for mission planning.
• Interface with software and operations teams for deployment and testing.
• Participate in design reviews and stakeholder presentations.

Skills

Python development

NumPy

Multithreading

GPU acceleration

Orbital mechanics

Scheduling

Optimization

API integrations

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in astrodynamics/aerospace/physics/software

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Orekit

Basilisk

GMAT

Git

Docker

Streamlit

AWS

Job description

About Job:

Digantara is redefining space safety and sustainability. As a leader in Space Surveillance and Intelligence, we deliver real-time, actionable insights to ensure secure and sustainable use of Earth’s orbits. Our cutting‑edge platform integrates advanced space-based detection, tracking, and monitoring to provide unparalleled domain awareness across all orbital regimes. At the cutting edge of this technology, Digantara is building hardware and mission‑critical software. But behind every successful team is an invisible engine that keeps projects moving with clarity, speed, and precision. Deployment of SSA sensors across various locations and orbital regimes is crucial for obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the near‑Earth environment. The mission design engineer will provide expertise in developing and improving software modules for the design, simulation, and operational planning of this sensor infrastructure.

Why Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas and skills make a real difference to the entire space realm.
• Push the boundaries with hands‑on experience, greater responsibilities, and rapid career advancement.
• Competitive incentives, a galvanizing workspace, and a blazing team-pretty much everything you have heard about a startup.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain in‑house mission design software tools for SSA infrastructure analysis & simulation.
• Continuously upgrade and optimize software programs to add simulation capabilities and enhance computational performance.
• Support decision‑making for the design of space‑based and ground‑based missions backed by simulation‑based results.
• Run sensitivity analyses to understand how design assumptions and asset failures affect overall system performance.
• Develop delta-V budgets for orbit insertion, station‑keeping, phasing, and end‑of‑life disposal.
• Develop preliminary link budgets for space‑to‑ground and ground‑station network data downlink feasibility.
• Formulate mission operation plans and CONOPS for optimal utilization of the SSA infrastructure.
• Create, test, and deploy software scripts for planning and scheduling of sensor operation and management.
• Interface with software and operations teams for successful deployment, testing, and operations of mission software infrastructure.
• Participate in design reviews and technical presentations to stakeholders.

Skills & Qualification:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in astrodynamics, aerospace, mathematics, physics, software, or a relevant discipline.
• 2+years pf experience and need a strong development skills in Python, including computational optimization techniques like NumPy, multithreading, multiprocessing, and GPU acceleration.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics.
• Experience with mission design tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, Orekit, Basilisk or GMAT.
• Good understanding of optimization and scheduling algorithms.

Preferred Qualities :

• Advanced proficiency in heuristic scheduling algorithms. General Requirement
• Exposure to software development, API integrations, cloud computing (AWS), Database management, containerization (Docker), open‑source framework(streamlit) etc.

General Requirement:

• Ability to work in a mission‑focused, operational environment.
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions.
• Interpersonal skills to enable working in a diverse and dynamic team.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Writing and delivering technical documents and briefings.
• Verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Travel occasionally as necessary.

Job Location: Hebbal, Bengaluru

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