Mission Systems Engineer

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

HRA/HSA options

PTO & paid holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to advance next-gen space control systems. You will build simulations, perform mission analyses, and guide system-level engineering decisions across the full program lifecycle.

The role emphasizes modeling, trade studies, and collaboration with government customers. Onsite work is in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA with TS/SCI or TS/SAP eligibility a must.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations.
• Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar software.
• Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
• Experience with mission planning and real-time mission support.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of rendezvous and proximity operations mission trajectories.
• Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of constellation mission performance.
• Optimize spacecraft maneuvers to achieve mission objectives while considering fuel efficiency, timing, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers.
• Oversee the integration of mission systems and coordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot challenges.
• Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Spacecraft dynamics

Autonomous space operations

Mathematical analysis

Education

Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

GMAT

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

We are looking for a Mission Systems Engineer to join our team in developing the next generation of space control systems. As a Mission Systems Engineer on the Mission Architecture team, you will be responsible for building simulation tools, conducting mission analyses, and supporting system-level engineering decisions. The Mission Systems Engineer role spans the full program execution lifecycle, from contract award through mission completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Mission Design & Requirements Analysis:

• Apply analysis and modeling techniques, including parametric analysis, to support engineering decisions in the absence of specific requirements.
• Build and use system modeling and analysis capabilities to support trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments and to inform system architecture decisions.
• Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of rendezvous and proximity operations mission trajectories.
• Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of constellation mission performance.
• Optimize spacecraft maneuvers to achieve mission objectives while considering fuel efficiency, timing, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and customers.

System Integration & Verification:

• Oversee the integration of mission systems, ensuring seamless interaction among hardware, software, and operational components.
• Coordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges, ensuring mission readiness.
• Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution.

Modeling, Simulation & Analysis:

• Apply the fundamentals of astrodynamics using software and analysis tools, including orbit propagation, orbit determination, geometric orbit analysis, and mission engineering concepts.
• Develop, maintain, and apply mission engineering analysis tools to inform concept of operations development, design reference mission performance, and system trade studies.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to ensure model fidelity captures subsystem behavior at the appropriate level.
• Design parametric analyses and Monte Carlo studies to support engineering decision-making.
• Conduct system performance analyses, including assessments of reliability, safety, and mission effectiveness under various environmental conditions.
• Assess mission success criteria and operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight mission analyses, including trajectory reconstruction and anomaly investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations.
• Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar software.
• Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.
• Experience with mission planning and real-time mission support.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience in defense or classified space missions.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $195,000

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location-this a fully onsite position based out of our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment-the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands-the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.