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True Anomaly · 17 hours ago

Mission Architect

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a Mission Architect to develop and integrate advanced aerospace and defense systems, ensuring successful implementation of mission requirements across complex platforms.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts

Translate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints

Lead system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to ensure optimal system architecture design

Lead the design, simulation, and analysis of RPO mission trajectories

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

Support proposal development and provide technical input for new mission opportunities

Oversee the integration of mission systems, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware, software, and operational components

Develop system-level integration and verification plans, conducting end-to-end testing to validate mission requirements

Coordinate with subsystem teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges, ensuring mission readiness

Support mission operations teams during testing and real-time mission execution

Develop, validate, and maintain high-fidelity models for spacecraft motion and environmental factors

Use advanced tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, MATLAB, FreeFlyer) to simulate mission scenarios and predict outcomes

Run Monte Carlo simulations to assess mission robustness under various contingencies

Use advanced simulation tools to model mission scenarios, system behaviors, and performance under operational conditions

Conduct system performance analysis, including 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 analysis, including trajectory reconstruction and anomaly investigations

Identify and analyze mission risks related to complex space missions, including collision risks and operational uncertainties

Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans for safe and reliable mission execution

Qualification

Mission analysisSpacecraft operationsOrbital mechanicsSimulation toolsRPO mission designMATLABPythonC++Risk assessmentTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred)

Minimum 2 years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics

Demonstrated expertise in RPO mission design and spacecraft operations

Hands-on experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar software

Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations

Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, 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

Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site

Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job

Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving

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