Mission Analysis Engineer - Modeling & Simulation | EO-IR Systems
About this role
Mission Analysis Engineer
Modeling & Simulation | EO-IR Systems
On-site in El Segundo, CA
$108,800 - $225,000/Yearly
We are hiring a Mission Analysis Engineer – Modeling & Simulation / EO-IR Satellite Systems to support advanced space and defense programs involving satellite constellation analysis, Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) payload modeling, mission simulation, and mission performance assessment. This role develops end-to-end mission analysis tools, modeling and simulation platforms, image processing algorithms, and state estimation solutions while supporting national security space missions, satellite operations, and next-generation aerospace systems.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for mission modeling, simulation, and performance analysis supporting programs, studies, and proposals.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance high-fidelity simulations of large satellite constellations to evaluate mission effectiveness against customer and system requirements.
- Design, develop, and optimize Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) image processing algorithms from photon collection through mission-level data exploitation.
- Build payload performance models to support system trades, design decisions, and mission performance predictions.
- Develop advanced algorithms for:
- EO/IR sensing
- Image processing
- Inertial tracking
- State estimation
- Optimal control
- Target tracking
- Create and maintain Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Design Reference Missions (DRMs) using modeling and simulation tools.
- Collaborate with software and firmware engineering teams to develop simulation environments, including software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) platforms.
- Develop analytical tools used to validate spacecraft and constellation performance during on-orbit mission operations.
- Partner with technical and program leadership to ensure mission analysis products are delivered on schedule and meet customer performance objectives.
- Support technical planning, proposal efforts, system trades, and mission architecture development.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Ability to obtain an Interim and/or Final Top Secret Security Clearance after hire.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, and 5+ years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 2+ years of experience modeling and simulating complex satellite or aerospace systems.
- Proficiency with one or more of the following:
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Python
- C++
- Experience developing modeling, simulation, and analytical tools for aerospace, defense, or space systems.
- Experience supporting satellite mission analysis, mission performance evaluation, or constellation analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of related engineering experience.
- 5+ years of satellite design, spacecraft development, or on-orbit operations experience.
- Experience with Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) payloads, optical systems, and image processing algorithms.
- Experience with:
- Orbital mechanics
- Astrodynamics
- Kinematic state estimation
- Target tracking
- Experience using government modeling and simulation tools including:
- ASSET
- PRA Toolkit
- AFSIM
- Knowledge of hardware development and modeling technologies including:
- VHDL
- Verilog
- Vitis Model Composer
- Experience with satellite communications and space-to-space networking architectures.
- Technical leadership experience including:
- Responsible Engineering Authority (REA)
- Requirements verification and validation (V&V)
- Technical task leadership
- Cost Account Management (CAM)
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer
What to Expect
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.
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Company at a glance
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) is a minority-owned, Small-Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified, and award-winning Engineering Services Company. Established in 1994 under Alabama law, Moseley specializes in providing engineering and technical services to national Aerospace and Defense companies.
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