LEO Constellation Architect & Simulation Lead

E-Space; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness care options

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

E-Space is building a Space IoT network from LEO, aiming for secure, scalable satellite systems and a groundbreaking antenna approach. This role focuses on constellation modeling and simulations within a fast-moving team.

You will lead architecture, develop link budgets across MSS/FSS, and collaborate with engineering groups to optimize performance for regulatory filings and deployment planning. Based in Santa Clara, CA, this exempt, full-time position emphasizes technical leadership and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in LEO/MEO constellation design.
• Experience with orbital mechanics and network performance modelling.
• Experience closing satellite link budgets across MSS/FSS.
• Proven ability to document technical design and regulatory submissions.
• Experience supporting ITU coordination activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the overall constellation architecture and design baseline.
• Define and freeze constellation geometry to support downstream spacecraft procurement and program execution.
• Develop and validate end-to-end link budgets across MSS and FSS, considering rain fade and Doppler.
• Perform coverage analysis and network performance simulations to optimize service availability and capacity.
• Conduct interference and compatibility studies, including EPFD modelling for regulatory compliance.
• Produce technical documentation supporting regulatory filings, deployment planning and launch strategy.
• Develop long-term capacity modelling and network growth strategies.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, payload, RF, regulatory and commercial teams to optimize network performance.
• Provide technical leadership for constellation design throughout the program lifecycle.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Constellation optimization

Satellite network performance modeling

ITU coordination

Technical communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in engineering/physics

Tools

STK

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Job description

E-Space is building a Space IoT network from LEO, aiming for secure, scalable satellite systems and a groundbreaking antenna approach. This role focuses on constellation modeling and simulations within a fast-moving team.

You will lead architecture, develop link budgets across MSS/FSS, and collaborate with engineering groups to optimize performance for regulatory filings and deployment planning. Based in Santa Clara, CA, this exempt, full-time position emphasizes technical leadership and