Senior Mission Analysis Engineer / Senior Mission Analysis Engineeress

Senior Mission Analysis Engineer

The intelligence value of a satellite constellation is determined by the analysis that supports it. The engineers responsible for modeling, simulating, and validating performance play a crucial role in ensuring that missions meet the needs of our warfighters. Our client, a leader in national security space systems, is seeking a Senior Mission Analysis Engineer to serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority for all modeling, simulation, and analysis activities across their program. If you possess extensive experience in EO/IR systems, orbital mechanics, and constellation performance, along with the technical leadership to oversee complex deliverables from start to finish, this opportunity is worth your consideration.

The Role

You will be responsible for the complete modeling and simulation stack for a program or study. This includes:

• Building large constellation simulations to assess mission effectiveness.
• Developing EO/IR image processing algorithm chains from photon detection to warfighter output.
• Creating payload performance models and developing innovative algorithms for sensing and tracking systems.
• Leading CONOPS and Design Reference Mission development.
• Collaborating with software and firmware teams to construct simulation deployment platforms, including hardware and software-in-the-loop environments.

In addition to technical delivery, you will manage program activities to ensure that deliverables are completed on schedule and that the proposed mission solutions satisfy customer requirements.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 or more years of related experience in aerospace systems design, analysis, and/or operation.
• Experience modeling and simulating complex satellite systems using tools such as Matlab/Simulink, Python, or C++.
• Knowledge of EO/IR optical systems and image processing algorithms.
• Proficiency in orbital mechanics and kinematic state estimation.
• US Person status; Top Secret clearance required post-start.

What Sets Candidates Apart

• 14 or more years of experience in satellite design and/or operation.
• Familiarity with government-furnished image models such as ASSET, PRA Toolkit, or AFSIM.
• Proficiency with hardware development languages including VHDL, Verilog, or Vitis Model Composer.
• Experience with satellite space-to-space communication networks.
• Technical leadership experience, including requirements verification and validation, REA experience, and cost account management.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contact: Adam Slade