Lead LEO Constellation Architect & Space Simulations

Lever, Inc.

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health and wellness options
Continuous learning and development
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Job summary

E-Space in Santa Clara, CA, is hiring a Constellation Modeling and Simulations Architect to lead the design baseline of a space‑based communication constellation. You will drive end‑to‑end link budgets and performance modeling across MSS/FSS, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust network growth.

The role requires 5+ years in LEO/MEO constellation design, strong orbital mechanics knowledge, and experience with STK/GMAT/FreeFlyer.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in LEO/MEO constellation design.
  • This includes end-to-end satellite network performance analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead constellation architecture and design baseline.
  • Define geometry for procurement and program execution.
  • Develop and validate end-to-end link budgets for MSS/FSS with environmental effects.
  • Perform coverage analysis and network simulations to optimize service.
  • Conduct interference studies and EPFD modelling for regulatory compliance.
  • Create documentation for regulatory filings and deployment planning.
  • Develop long-term capacity modelling and network growth strategies.
  • Collaborate with engineering, payload, RF, regulatory and commercial teams.

Skills

LEO/MEO constellation design
Orbital mechanics
Satellite network performance modeling
ITU coordination
Technical leadership
Regulatory submissions
Communication of complex concepts

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Aerospace Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Applied Physics

Tools

STK
GMAT
FreeFlyer

Job description

E-Space in Santa Clara, CA, is hiring a Constellation Modeling and Simulations Architect to lead the design baseline of a space‑based communication constellation. You will drive end‑to‑end link budgets and performance modeling across MSS/FSS, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust network growth.

The role requires 5+ years in LEO/MEO constellation design, strong orbital mechanics knowledge, and experience with STK/GMAT/FreeFlyer.

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