Remote Lead Constellation Design & Simulation Engineer

EVONA; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Lead Constellation Design & Simulation Engineer to own the orbital architecture, coverage modelling, and constellation performance analysis for a next‑gen satellite network. You will drive simulations, link budgets, and validation studies from a remote US base.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in LEO/MEO, strong STK/GMAT/FreeFlyer skills, and deep experience with satellite communications and orbital mechanics.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in LEO/MEO constellation design or mission analysis.
• Hands-on experience with STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, or equivalent simulation tools.
• Experience with satellite communications systems and link-budget analysis.
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and constellation optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain coverage, latency, throughput, and capacity simulations.
• Close link budgets for S-band NTN and Ka-band communications systems.
• Conduct Doppler, propagation, and interference analysis activities.
• Run EPFD simulations and support ITU coordination activities.
• Produce coverage models and performance validation studies.
• Support launch planning and constellation deployment modelling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and regulatory teams to define architecture requirements.

Skills

STK

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Link-budget analysis

Education

Bachelor's or higher in aerospace engineering, physics, or electrical engineering

Tools

STK

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Job description

EVONA is seeking a Lead Constellation Design & Simulation Engineer to own the orbital architecture, coverage modelling, and constellation performance analysis for a next‑gen satellite network. You will drive simulations, link budgets, and validation studies from a remote US base.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in LEO/MEO, strong STK/GMAT/FreeFlyer skills, and deep experience with satellite communications and orbital mechanics.