Mission Planning Engineer

VyomIC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

VyomIC seeks a Mission Planning Engineer to help design the next-generation Global Satellite Constellation for precise PNT. You will model ISL and orbital planning, conduct delta‑v budgeting, and coordinate launch regulation.

This role requires strong engineering documentation and cross‑functional collaboration with theFounding Team. The candidate should have 2–3 years of experience and a Master’s degree preferred, with hands-on work in constellation analysis and mission planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Space, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• Strong understanding of 3D geometry, orbital mechanics, and delta‑v budgeting.
• Familiarity with network routing topologies and communication protocols is beneficial.
• Proficiency in STK, Solidworks/Catia, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Excellent documentation and ability to generate clear reports and state machines.

Responsibilities

• Model and map dynamic inter-satellite links and routing paths for a 250+ satellite mesh.
• Analyze constellation designs using STK to optimize orbital parameters.
• Develop Space Situational Awareness strategies and propulsion budgeting approaches.
• Define CONOPS and operational state transitions across space, ground, and user segments.
• Collaborate with spacecraft and mission operations teams on state entry/exit methods.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

3D geometry

Delta-v budgeting

Network routing topologies

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Space, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

STK

Solidworks/Catia

Python

MATLAB

Systems engineering simulation tools

Job description

Minimum Experience: 2-3 yrs, Master’s degree is preferred

About the Role

We are building the next-generation Global Satellite Constellation for highly precise and secure Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) using Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. We are seeking a motivated Mission Planning Engineer to support the architecture & constellation planning, ISL for our fleet. This dual-focused role will require modelling dynamic inter-satellite communication mesh topologies and also working on the spacecraft constellation planning, delta-v budgeting, and Launch regulation coordination. You will play a vital role in mapping mission requirements, orbit design, lifetime analysis etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Geometric & Network Topology Planning: Model and map dynamic inter-satellite links (ISL), establishing routing reach across intra-plane (same plane) and inter-plane (cross plane) paths for a 250+ satellite mesh.
• Constellation Analysis: Work on carrying out extended analysis on STK to decide orbital parameters according to user requirements, environmental factors, and SSA.
• Space Situational Awareness: Develop SSA strategies, radiation analysis and mitigation strategies. Propulsion budgeting and developing strategies to reduce propulsion needed for spacecraft operations is also needed.
• CONOPS & Operational Modes Definition: Help design cross-segment architecture maps (space, ground, user segments) and mathematically define the network logic, entry/exit criteria, and operational state transitions (e.g., LEOP, commissioning, routing, anomaly modes, and EOL).
• Orbital events and state planning: Work with satellite platform development team in deciding spacecraft states, their entry and exit methods.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Space, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• Strong understanding of 3D geometry, orbital mechanics, delta v budgeting, and workings of satellite-to-satellite link.
• Familiarity with network routing topologies, communication protocol is beneficial.
• Proficiency in STK, Solidworks/Catia, Python, MATLAB, or industry-standard systems engineering simulation tools.
• Excellent documentation skills with an ability to generate clear engineering reports, flowcharts, and state-machine schematics.
• Strong collaborative skills to translate complex physical launch constraints and network logic into high-level mission planning architecture.

Why Join Us

• Build the future of global navigation - Be the part of the revolution, work on a mission that redefines how the world connects, navigates, and operates in the new age.
• Be part of the founding journey - shape the architecture of a global satellite constellation from the ground up and work directly with the Founding Team at VyomIC.
• Collaborate with High Profile advisors - learn from and engage with senior experts who bring decades of experience.
• High-impact, high-ownership role - your work directly influences real-world systems that demand precision, security, and scale.
• Work alongside a world-class team - collaborate with experts across astrodynamics, signal processing, embedded systems, mission operations, ETC.
• Grow with the mission - as the constellation scales, so do your opportunities for leadership, innovation, and long-term career growth.