Future Projects Mission Analysis Engineer

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. Our Future Projects team is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and developing new technologies, products and programs. As a Future Systems Mission Analysis Engineer, you must have a firm grasp of orbital mechanics concepts and applications. You will support early-phase studies of various spacecraft and mission concepts, including in-orbit services, lunar vehicles, and launch systems, and will work all aspects of mission design: spacecraft and mission conceptual design, ConOps, orbit/trajectory analysis and design, algorithm development, operations, and post-flight analysis. Key Responsibilities In your capacity as a Future Systems Mission Analysis Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include to: Mission Planning and Analysis: Own the mission design of The Exploration Company’s vehicles for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include LEO operations, Reentry, and Rendezvous and Docking focusing on In-Orbit Services, as well as supporting Lunar missions. Space Debris Mitigation: Own the Space Debris Mitigation requirements, and propose solutions to comply with the latest space traffic sustainability standards. Technical Budgets and Vehicle Design: Ownership of delta-V and propellant budgets, and support vehicle sizing. Trajectory Design: Develop and optimize spacecraft trajectories for various mission phases, including launch, orbit transfer, station-keeping, proximity operations and end-of-life disposal. Simulation and Modeling: Create, utilize and maintain simulation models to predict and optimize spacecraft behavior and performance under various scenarios. Technical Documentation: Prepare, maintain and contribute to accurate technical documentation, including requirements specification, mission analysis reports, operational procedures, as well as technical inputs to proposals. Collaboration: Work closely with systems engineers, operations teams, and other stakeholders and perform multi-disciplinary spacecraft systems trades to ensure mission objectives are met. Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate potential risks assoc…