Mission Systems Engineer

True Anomaly • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays
• Parental Leave
• Sick Leave
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• fitness reimbursement
• Dog Fridays
• Equity participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior