Senior Mission Analysis Engineer — Satellite Modeling

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mission Analysis Engineer to support advanced space, satellite, and national security programs, focusing on mission analysis, modeling and simulation, constellation design, EO/IR image processing, and mission data processing algorithms.

This role requires expertise in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, orbital mechanics, satellite systems, CONOPS development, and DRMs, and it requires a U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law.
• Secret Security Clearance at time hire.
• Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of related engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience modeling and simulating complex aerospace or space systems.
• Strong proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, or similar modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience developing mission simulations, constellation analysis, and technical performance models.
• Knowledge of mission analysis, satellite systems, spacecraft performance, and mission data processing.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, national security, or space programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission analysis, modeling, simulation, and performance assessments as the REA for programs and studies.
• Develop and enhance large-scale satellite constellation simulations.
• Design and optimize EO/IR image processing algorithms from sensor data to exploitation.
• Create high-fidelity payload and spacecraft models for system trades and predictions.
• Develop algorithms and data processing solutions for MW/MT, RPO, and SDA missions.
• Architect CONOPS and DRMs to support mission planning and readiness.
• Implement image processing, state estimation, and control algorithms for advanced sensors.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to build SIL and HIL simulation environments.
• Support end-to-end system integration, verification, and mission performance analysis.
• Partner with leadership to deliver mission solutions meeting objectives.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C++

Orbital mechanics

CONOPS

DRMs

Mission analysis

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ASSET

PRA Toolkit

AFSIM

Job description

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mission Analysis Engineer to support advanced space, satellite, and national security programs, focusing on mission analysis, modeling and simulation, constellation design, EO/IR image processing, and mission data processing algorithms.

This role requires expertise in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, orbital mechanics, satellite systems, CONOPS development, and DRMs, and it requires a U.S.