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Mission Systems Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO · Long Beach, CA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-02
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Your Mission

Join the Mission Architecture team to develop next-generation space control systems. You will be responsible for building simulation tools, conducting mission analyses, and supporting system-level engineering decisions across the full program execution lifecycle, from contract award through mission completion.

Mission Design and Requirements Analysis

  • Apply parametric analysis and modeling techniques 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.
  • 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.

System Integration and Verification

  • 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.

Modeling, Simulation and Analysis

  • 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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base Salary: $130,000 - $195,000
  • Equity participation as part of total compensation package.
  • Health, Dental, Vision coverage with HRA/HSA options.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees or accrued PTO up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays.
  • Parental Leave and Sick Leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Fitness reimbursement.

Salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Work Location

Fully onsite position based in Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA.

Eligibility

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.