Lead Space Mission Design & Analysis Architect

Sierra Space; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 174,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

And more

Job summary

Sierra Space in Louisville, CO seeks a Principal Mission Design & Analysis Engineer to lead mission design via modeling, simulation and analysis for a novel spacecraft development. You will guide teams to derive mission requirements and create system-level models to evaluate performance.

The role requires 15+ years of related experience, active Top Secret U.S. clearance, and expertise with STK/ MATLAB/ Python, with a track record of delivering mission-critical analysis and tools.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience; Masters +13 yrs acceptable).
• Typically 15+ years of related experience (or Masters +13 yrs).
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.
• Advanced expertise in mission design, modeling and simulation techniques, and mission analysis.
• Advanced expertise in mission level objectives, DRM development, and requirements derivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, modeling, and simulation of system and system-of-systems performance parameters to drive constellation design, payload selections, and vehicle sizing.
• Oversee system modeling efforts on large teams, including data collection and analysis related to mission design and system performance.
• Develop novel modeling and analysis tools to produce relevant performance results as required.
• Represent the mission viewpoint and present mission performance models and analysis results to the development team, customers, and executive leaders.
• Lead analysis-based mission performance validation and verification efforts.
• Assist in business development efforts by providing modeling and simulation data-driven recommendations on pursuits and architectures.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of corporate Mission Design and Engineering tools, policies, and processes.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports to communicate findings and support project objectives.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with technical and SME engineers to drive mission design products.

Skills

Mission design

Mission modeling

Analytical skills

System-level thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

Cameo EA

SysML

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Sierra Space in Louisville, CO seeks a Principal Mission Design & Analysis Engineer to lead mission design via modeling, simulation and analysis for a novel spacecraft development. You will guide teams to derive mission requirements and create system-level models to evaluate performance.

The role requires 15+ years of related experience, active Top Secret U.S. clearance, and expertise with STK/ MATLAB/ Python, with a track record of delivering mission-critical analysis and tools.