Mission Modeling Engineer

Albedo•Broomfield, CO

3d•$155,643 - $173,016•Onsite

About The Position

Albedo is building satellite buses, integrated satellites, and turnkey missions for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), below 300 km. The Mission Modeling Engineer will analyze satellite and constellation mission performance and utility for future Albedo constellations across imaging, radar, communications, and other mission areas. The role performs high-fidelity modeling and simulation to connect engineering parameters with mission utility and cost, and conducts analyses and optimizations to guide product-line design decisions. The engineer works directly with senior technical and business leadership to model missions and scenarios, and with hardware engineers to represent subsystem and satellite performance accurately. The role also optimizes constellations for different missions and satellite capabilities, and evaluates the mission utility and system capabilities enabled by VLEO operations. Albedo works in person at its Broomfield, Colorado headquarters. The company describes its approach as first-principles, fast-moving, and focused on ownership, calculated risk, and rapid learning. Relocation support is available. Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62, and hires must meet the stated U.S. work-authorization requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience performing satellite system modeling and simulation.
Full proficiency with modeling orbits and constellations.
Demonstrated experience producing parametric analyses or optimizations that show how engineering parameters affect mission utility metrics.
Familiarity with satellite subsystems and at least one type of mission payload.
Ability to take an open-ended modeling and simulation problem, ask questions, define an approach, and drive toward a working prototype.
Basic familiarity with modern combat systems and doctrines.
Interest in leveraging agentic AI to accelerate work, improve clarity, and multiply output.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62; hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and meet the stated authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current TS/SCI clearance, or willingness to acquire one; clearance is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

Analyze satellite and constellation mission performance and utility for future Albedo constellations.
Work across mission areas including imaging, radar, and communications.
Perform high-fidelity modeling and simulation connecting engineering parameters to end-mission utility and cost.
Conduct parametric analyses and optimizations to inform optimal design points for the product line.
Work with senior technical and business leadership to understand and model missions and scenarios of interest.
Work with hardware engineers to model subsystem and satellite performance correctly.
Optimize constellations for different missions and satellite capabilities.
Evaluate mission utility and system capabilities enabled by VLEO operations.