Mission Analyst – Advanced Trajectories

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together
  
  

YOUR MISSION

As a member of the True Anomaly Mission Engineering team, you have the unique opportunity to help inform our company offerings and product lines from a mission-first perspective. Our team uses modeling, simulation, and operational analysis to inform company leadership and our customers on mission impacts of our portfolio. You will help our team evaluate mission effectiveness of current and future product offerings, balancing mission goals and product cost, with an emphasis on advanced or non-traditional trajectories, including orbits beyond GEO and cislunar trajectories.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.
• Conduct architecture and system trade studies to inform and recommend architecture designs to meet company-level product lines objectives. Examples include constellation sizing, mission design, performance evaluations, feasibility assessments, and development of novel Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for existing products.
• Design and analyze orbital trajectories for a variety of mission profiles, including LEO, GEO, and beyond GEO / cislunar operations.
• Perform detailed orbital analysis, including orbit determination, maneuver planning, and trajectory optimization, eclipse analysis, and design, simulation, and analysis of RPO mission trajectories.
• Develop and validate software tools and scripts to automate orbital calculations and mission analyses.
• Conduct trade studies to evaluate propulsion requirements, delta-V budgets, and mission feasibility.
• Generate mission timelines, operational plans, and performance metrics to ensure mission success.
• Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines, including spacecraft design and GNC teams to ensure mission requirements are integrated into spacecraft architecture.
• Support mission planning and operations before and during testing and real-time mission operations, including conjunction analysis, station-keeping, and end-of-life disposal strategies.
• Synthesize complex simulations and technical analytical output into easy-to-understand and concise recommendations to inform senior company leaders and customer leadership, including government agencies and customers.
• Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced work environment
• Support proposal development and provide technical input for new mission opportunities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (MS preferred) in engineering, physics, math, or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 5 years experience (3 with advanced degree) applying modeling & simulation tools to answer challenging, open-ended questions related to the design, development, and operation of space systems
• Experience with astrodynamics and orbital mechanics modeling & simulation, including orbital perturbations, propagation techniques, and satellite maneuver planning including RPO
• Proficiency in orbital mechanics tools such as STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, or equivalent
• Ability to create (via research, adaptation, or first-principles) new mission analysis tools to help solve novel problems.
• Experience with physics-based simulations and mission analysis tool development
• Experience with force-structure level mission analysis and derivation, as well as system effectiveness assessments is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex and dynamic mission scenarios
• Must be proficient in Python programming language, experience with C is a plus
• Experience with mission profiles involving cislunar or interplanetary operations, including lunar transfers, gravity assists, or halo orbits is preferred
• Familiarity with space situational awareness (SSA) tools and techniques, including conjunction analysis is preferred
• Knowledge of propulsion systems and their impact on trajectory design and delta-V optimization is preferred
  
  

Compensation

• Base Salary: DEN: $95,000 - $165,000 | LA: $105,000 - $170,000
• Equity Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
  
  

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location: Successful candidates will be located near Denver (CO), Los Angeles (CA), or Colorado Springs (CO). While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.
  
  

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

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.

We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.