Senior Mission Analysis Engineer – Satellite Modeling & Simulation / EO-IR Systems

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior Mission Analysis Engineer to support advanced space, satellite, and national security programs focused 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 Design Reference Missions (DRMs) while supporting end-to-end mission performance validation for complex aerospace and defense systems requiring a Top Secret security clearance.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
Ability to obtain an Interim and/or Final Top Secret Security Clearance after 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.

Nice To Haves

Level 6 candidates with Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of related experience.
9+ years of satellite design, spacecraft development, or on-orbit operations experience.
Experience developing EO/IR optical system models and image processing algorithms.
Familiarity with government image modeling tools including ASSET, PRA Toolkit, or AFSIM.
Experience with orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, kinematic state estimation, and spacecraft guidance.
Knowledge of satellite crosslink or space-to-space communication networks.
Experience supporting Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), Non-Maneuvering Characterization (NMC), or related orbital maneuver planning.
Technical leadership experience including Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), Requirements Verification & Validation (V&V), Cost Account Management (CAM), and technical team leadership.
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead mission analysis, modeling, simulation, and technical performance assessments as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for programs, proposals, and advanced technology studies.
Develop, maintain, and enhance large-scale satellite constellation simulations to evaluate mission effectiveness and validate customer requirements.
Design, develop, and optimize Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) image processing algorithms from sensor collection through mission exploitation.
Create high-fidelity payload and spacecraft models to support system trades, mission analysis, and technical performance predictions.
Develop innovative algorithms, modeling techniques, and mission data processing solutions supporting MW/MT, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO), and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) missions.
Architect Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Design Reference Missions (DRMs) to support mission planning, validation, and operational readiness.
Design and implement image processing, inertial tracking, state estimation, and optimal control algorithms for advanced sensor systems.
Collaborate with software and firmware engineering teams to develop simulation environments, including software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) platforms.
Support end-to-end system integration, verification, validation, testing, and on-orbit mission performance analysis.
Partner with engineering and program leadership to deliver mission solutions that meet technical, schedule, and customer objectives.