Mission Architect

YOUR MISSION

We are looking for a Mission Architect to join our team in developing and integrating cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems. The Mission Architect will play a critical role in defining analyzing and ensuring the successful implementation of mission requirements across complex aerospace platforms. The Mission Architect defines the system of systems concept of operations. This role will involve working on complex mission-critical space systems supporting national defense initiatives and advancing technologies in autonomous space operations. This position will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to design develop and integrate system solutions in defense space and intelligence applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Mission Design & Requirements Analysis: 

• Collaborate with customers stakeholders and internal teams to define and document mission objectives system requirements and operational concepts.
• Translate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints.
• Lead system trade studies performance evaluations and feasibility assessments to ensure optimal system architecture design.
• Lead the design simulation and analysis of mission trajectories.
• 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.
• Support proposal development and provide technical input for new mission opportunities. 

System Integration & Verification: 

• Oversee the integration of mission systems ensuring seamless interaction between hardware software and operational components.
• Develop system-level integration and verification plans conducting end-to-end testing to validate mission requirements.
• Coordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges ensuring mission readiness.
• Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution.      

Modeling Simulation & Analysis: 

• Develop validate and maintain high-fidelity models for spacecraft motion and environmental factors.
• Use advanced tools (e.g. STK GMAT MATLAB FreeFlyer) to simulate mission scenarios and predict outcomes.
• Run Monte Carlo simulations to assess mission robustness under various contingencies.
• Use advanced simulation tools to model mission scenarios system behaviors and performance under operational conditions.
• Conduct system performance analysis including 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 analysis including trajectory reconstruction and anomaly investigations. 

Risk Assessment & Mitigation: 

• Identify and analyze mission risks related to complex space missions including collision risks and operational uncertainties.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for safe and reliable mission execution. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred). 
• Minimum 8 years of experience in mission analysis space operations or orbital mechanics.
• Demonstrated expertise in mission design and spacecraft operations.
• Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK FreeFlyer GMAT or similar software.
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics spacecraft dynamics and autonomous space operations.
• Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages (e.g. MATLAB Python 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. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in defense or classified space missions.
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA mission standards and processes.
• Experience working with government agencies primes or subcontractors on space missions. 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  
• Staff: $155000 - $260000
• Principal: $190000 - $315000
• Equity + Benefits including Health Dental Vision HRA/HSA options PTO and paid holidays 401K Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education location and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach. 
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature noise level inside or outside or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job including bending sitting lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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