Mission Analysis Engineer - Modeling & Simulation | EO-IR Systems

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 108,800 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Mission Analysis Engineer – Modeling & Simulation / EO-IR Satellite Systems in El Segundo, CA.

This position focuses on satellite constellation analysis, EO/IR payload modeling, and mission performance assessment to support advanced space and defense programs. You will develop end-to-end mission analysis tools and simulations, create CONOPS/DRMs, and collaborate with software and firmware teams to deliver engineed results that meet customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of related experience (or equivalent).
• 2+ years of modeling and simulating complex satellite/aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the REA for mission modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Develop high-fidelity simulations of large satellite constellations to evaluate mission effectiveness.
• Design, develop, and optimize EO/IR image processing algorithms from photon collection through data exploitation.
• Build payload performance models to support system trades and mission predictions.
• Develop algorithms for EO/IR sensing, image processing, inertial tracking, state estimation, and target tracking.
• Create CONOPS and DRMs using modeling and simulation tools.
• Collaborate with software/firmware teams to build SIL and HIL simulation environments.
• Develop analytical tools to validate spacecraft and constellation performance during on-orbit ops.
• Support leadership to ensure timely delivery of mission analysis products.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/CS/Math

Tools

ASSET

PRA Toolkit

AFSIM

Job description

Mission Analysis Engineer

Modeling & Simulation | EO-IR Systems

On-site in El Segundo, CA

$108,800 - $225,000/Yearly

We are hiring a Mission Analysis Engineer – Modeling & Simulation / EO-IR Satellite Systems to support advanced space and defense programs involving satellite constellation analysis, Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) payload modeling, mission simulation, and mission performance assessment. This role develops end-to-end mission analysis tools, modeling and simulation platforms, image processing algorithms, and state estimation solutions while supporting national security space missions, satellite operations, and next-generation aerospace systems.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for mission modeling, simulation, and performance analysis supporting programs, studies, and proposals.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance high-fidelity simulations of large satellite constellations to evaluate mission effectiveness against customer and system requirements.
• Design, develop, and optimize Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) image processing algorithms from photon collection through mission-level data exploitation.
• Build payload performance models to support system trades, design decisions, and mission performance predictions.
• Develop advanced algorithms for:
  • EO/IR sensing
  • Image processing
  • Inertial tracking
  • State estimation
  • Optimal control
  • Target tracking
• Create and maintain Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Design Reference Missions (DRMs) using modeling and simulation tools.
• Collaborate with software and firmware engineering teams to develop simulation environments, including software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) platforms.
• Develop analytical tools used to validate spacecraft and constellation performance during on-orbit mission operations.
• Partner with technical and program leadership to ensure mission analysis products are delivered on schedule and meet customer performance objectives.
• Support technical planning, proposal efforts, system trades, and mission architecture development.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Ability to obtain an Interim and/or Final Top Secret Security Clearance after hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, and 5+ years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 2+ years of experience modeling and simulating complex satellite or aerospace systems.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following:
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Python
  • C++
• Experience developing modeling, simulation, and analytical tools for aerospace, defense, or space systems.
• Experience supporting satellite mission analysis, mission performance evaluation, or constellation analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of related engineering experience.
• 5+ years of satellite design, spacecraft development, or on-orbit operations experience.
• Experience with Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) payloads, optical systems, and image processing algorithms.
• Experience with:
  • Orbital mechanics
  • Astrodynamics
  • Kinematic state estimation
  • Target tracking
• Experience using government modeling and simulation tools including:
  • ASSET
  • PRA Toolkit
  • AFSIM
• Knowledge of hardware development and modeling technologies including:
  • VHDL
  • Verilog
  • Vitis Model Composer
• Experience with satellite communications and space-to-space networking architectures.
• Technical leadership experience including:
  • Responsible Engineering Authority (REA)
  • Requirements verification and validation (V&V)
  • Technical task leadership
  • Cost Account Management (CAM)
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

What to Expect

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

"We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of \"World Class Service. World Class Company.\"