Mission Architect – Remote Sensing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Establish architecture and system specifications for OPIR missions

• Direct modeling and simulation initiatives to evaluate system efficiency

• Create CONOPS at the spacecraft, constellation, and mission levels

• Design and execute Mission Data Processing algorithms

• Manage mission-level budgets and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs)

• Guarantee adherence to mission-level requirements

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, physical sciences, or computer science

• Over 14 years of experience in space-based remote sensing missions, or a Master's Degree with 12+ years, or a PhD with 10+ years

• Proficiency in EO/IR sensor design and performance

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

• Preferred: 20+ years of experience in space-based OPIR missions

• Preferred: Experience in leading multi-disciplinary technical teams

• Preferred: Background in missile warning and tracking

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health savings accounts

• Retirement savings plans

• Life and disability insurance programs

• Paid and unpaid time away from work