Spacecraft Systems Engineer​/Mission Analyst

Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst

Stellar Solutions is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst to support the design of multiple commercial space systems, including LEO constellations and novel space debris removal systems.

In this role, you will:

• 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

Requirements:

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft systems engineering, mission analysis, GNC, spacecraft operations, or a 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

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), docking, or relative motion analysis
• Experience with low-thrust electric propulsion mission analysis and orbit raising
• Experience providing technical oversight of spacecraft bus development, payload integration, or spacecraft suppliers
• Experience in the analysis of LEO constellations and contact management
• Clearance: active TS/SCI preferred

Location:

VA or remote

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package that includes an annual performance bonus, an employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation, and comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits, PTO pay-out options, along with additional company-sponsored benefits. All of these benefits represent an additional 30-40% to your base compensation for a total compensation package.