Mission Architect, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations

The role

The Mission Architect will define, analyze, and ensure the execution of missions across a system of systems. This role involves mission definition, technical direction, and customer alignment throughout the program lifecycle.

What you will do

• Define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.
• Translate customer and mission needs into engineering solutions.
• Define key mission technical performance measures.
• Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments.
• Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of rendezvous and proximity operations mission trajectories.
• Optimize spacecraft maneuvers for fuel efficiency, timing, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Oversee the integration of mission systems.
• Develop system-level integration and verification plans.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight mission analyses.

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
• Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in rendezvous and proximity operations mission design and spacecraft operations.
• 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.

Nice to have

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

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• HSA/HRA options
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees
• Accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental Leave
• Sick Leave
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Dog Fridays
• Equity participation

Before you apply

• 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 St
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.

About the company

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority by building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors.