The Mission Design Lead will own the design, optimization, and comparison of trajectories across various orbital regimes for the organization’s spacecraft products. They are responsible for mapping vehicle capabilities to mission requirements, building in-house analysis tools, and defining GNC and flight-dynamics requirements. Candidates must hold a Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience in mission design or flight dynamics. Proficiency in orbital mechanics, trajectory optimization, and programming in languages like Python or MATLAB is required, along with experience using industry-standard mission design software.
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