True Anomaly
Mission Systems Engineer
$130K–$195K
Denver, CO +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA
Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA - Experience
- 8+ years in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
- Visa sponsorship
- To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants 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.
About the job
Develops and analyzes space-control mission systems, including mission simulations, trajectory and constellation design, system integration, and operational support across the program lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Design, simulate, and analyze rendezvous and proximity operations trajectories and constellation mission performance; optimize spacecraft maneuvers.
- Build and apply mission engineering models and tools for trade studies, performance assessments, Monte Carlo analyses, and architecture decisions.
- Support system integration, testing, real-time mission execution, and pre-flight and post-flight analyses; document findings and risks.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, or orbital mechanics.
- 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; 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 in defense or classified space missions.
Pay
$130,000 - $195,000 USD base salary
Tools
STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, MATLAB, Python, C++
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