LEO Spacecraft Systems Engineer & Mission Analyst

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Solutions is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst to design and support multiple commercial space systems, including LEO constellations and debris-removal concepts. You will contribute to orbit analyses, rendezvous planning, and mission trades throughout development, integration, and operations.

Candidates should have a BS in a technical field, 5+ years in spacecraft engineering, and experience with MATLAB, STK, and related tools.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft systems engineering, mission analysis, GNC, spacecraft operations, or related field.
• Experience performing or evaluating spacecraft mission and orbital analysis, including orbital maneuvers, transfers, station-keeping, or trajectory analysis.
• Working knowledge of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) principles and spacecraft dynamics
• Experience supporting spacecraft development, integration, test, and/or on-orbit operations
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex technical analyses, identify risks and issues, and provide sound engineering recommendations
• Ability to work effectively with customers, spacecraft developers, and other technical stakeholders to resolve engineering issues and support technical decision-making
• Experience with mission analysis and engineering tools such as MATLAB, Python, Excel, STK/Astrogator, GMAT, ODTK, or similar tools
• Clearance: Secret with eligibility for TS
• Travel: max 20% of time

Responsibilities

• Review, assess, and contribute to spacecraft delta-V analyses, including orbit raising using low-thrust electric propulsion, orbital transfers, station-keeping, and end-of-mission disposal
• Support modeling and mission planning for rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking with orbital targets
• Review customer-generated mission analysis products and provide independent technical assessment, recommendations, and troubleshooting
• Perform or augment mission analysis activities as needed to support program schedules and technical objectives
• Provide spacecraft systems engineering expertise throughout spacecraft development, integration, and test
• Apply subsystem and spacecraft-level operations expertise to evaluate spacecraft design and mission performance
• Provide technical oversight and support coordination with spacecraft bus and payload integration partners
• Model LEO constellations in support of ground coverage and contact analyses using STK or similar tools
• Support technical trades, design reviews, troubleshooting, and resolution of spacecraft development, integration and test issues
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to the customer, identifying technical risks and helping guide engineering decisions throughout mission development and execution

Skills

Spacecraft systems engineering

Mission analysis

GNC

Customer collaboration

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK/Astrogator

GMAT

ODTK

Excel

Job description

Stellar Solutions is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst to design and support multiple commercial space systems, including LEO constellations and debris-removal concepts. You will contribute to orbit analyses, rendezvous planning, and mission trades throughout development, integration, and operations.

Candidates should have a BS in a technical field, 5+ years in spacecraft engineering, and experience with MATLAB, STK, and related tools.