The Exploration Company
Aerospace
FutureProjectsMissionAnalysisEngineer
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“Future Projects Mission Analysis Engineer at The Exploration Company. Skills: Mission analysis, Orbital mechanics, Trajectory design, Spacecraft conceptual design. Own mission design for spacecraft. Support lunar missions”
Industry & Context.
Optimization problems; Optimization methodologies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MSc. in Aerospace or related engineering, More than three years of experience in mission analysis, More than three years of experience in orbital mechanics, Hands-on experience with rendezvous, Hands-on experience with proximity operations, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Experience with C++, Experience with Python
What You'll Do.
Own mission design for spacecraft
Support lunar missions
Own space debris mitigation requirements
Propose space debris solutions
Own propellant budgets
Support vehicle sizing
Develop spacecraft trajectories
Optimize spacecraft trajectories
Create simulation models
Utilize simulation models
Maintain simulation models
Prepare technical documentation
Maintain technical documentation
Contribute to technical documentation
Work closely with systems engineers
Work closely with operations teams
Perform multi-disciplinary spacecraft systems trades
Identify potential risks
Mitigate potential risks
Propose contingency plans
Stay updated with advancements
Contribute to continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Systems engineers; Operations teams; Other stakeholders
Communication Scope
Convey technical concepts
Full 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 a
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