Orbit/Mission Analyst, Sr.

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience)

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Mission Systems / Orbit Analyst to join our team and support various mission-level analyses across engineering disciplines during design, launch, and on-orbit phases.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform and support various mission and system level analyses ensuring space vehicle designs meet or exceed requirements across subsystems
• Provide engineering support in the development of mission architectures
• Support development of mission concept of operations
• Support, create and maintain mission specific documentation
• Support system level day in the life analyses for a wide variety of different missions
• Identify or create or use available tools to model and analyze a given systems performance and capability in relation to mission objectives
• Support mission operations team during planning and execution phases
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines and the associated leads to ensure design closure

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, or related technical field from accredited university is a minimum requirement.
• 5+ years experience of spacecraft subsystems, orbit dynamics, and their relation to each other
• Experience with STK, GMAT or similar software
• Experience with NASA ORDEM, NASA BUMPER, NASA DAS, NASA MEM3
• Experience with Matlab, Python
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Git,
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn new software and technical subjects
• Currently have active security clearance or willing to obtain a security clearance

BENEFITS

• In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.   


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