Compensation:
- Restricted Share Units (RSUs).
- There is no cash salary.
- Compensation is in the form of restricted share units.
- RSUs vest over time, aligning your interests with the company's future.
- This is an equity-only position; there is no cash salary.
Join Our Mission to Revolutionize Space Logistics!
- Explore every ocean in the solar system, collect and store the fluid, and sustain life in space.
- At Space Ocean, we are a cutting-edge space startup on a mission to push the boundaries of exploration and innovation to supply resources for humanity’s expansion into space, targeting near-Earth orbit by 2027 and beyond, including Mars.
- As we prepare to launch groundbreaking projects, we are seeking a Trajectory Planning/Analysis Engineer to lead technical excellence and drive the development of next-generation for satellite-based fluid transport missions.
- As we prepare to launch groundbreaking projects, we are seeking a Trajectory Planning/Analysis Engineer to lead technical excellence and drive the development of next-generation for satellite-based fluid transport missions.
Role Overview:
- We are seeking a Trajectory Planning/Analysis Engineer to support the planning and analysis of multiple trajectories for a satellite system designed for space-based water transportation to validate a variety of orbits, such as LEO, geostationary, or sun-synchronous, to best support the mission.
- The ideal candidate will have experience modeling and analyzing trajectories to optimize resources and ensure mission and operation requirements can be met.
- This position reports directly to the project’s technical lead.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and simulate vehicle trajectories considering mission objectives, environmental factors, and operational constraints.
- Develop, validate, and optimize flight plans and trajectories using advanced software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, or specialized aerospace platforms).
- Analyze system performance, modeling effects like faults, uncertainties, or environmental parameters.
- Ensure flight safety by developing criteria for autonomous flight termination and conducting risk assessments in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinate trajectory approval processes and interface with internal teams (e.g., operations, reliability, hardware) and external partners or authorities.
- Prepare and present documentation and analyses supporting launches or mission events.
- Support real-time mission operations, respond to emerging issues, and iterate on plans as needed for multiple overlapping programs.
- Contribute to process automation, data analysis, and continuous improvement efforts for trajectory design pipelines.
What We're Looking For:
- Education: BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in trajectory planning/analysis, orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics/controls and knowledge of HSF mission requirements and protocols.
- Software: Experience in one or more of the following: STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, Satellite Orbit Simulator.
Nice-to-Have:
- Strong foundation in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, and computational modeling.
- Understanding of safety analysis frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements for flight safety.
- Programming Skills are a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Equity stake in a high-growth startup.
- Remote-friendly with flexible hours.
- Cutting-edge tech: Work with advanced tools and platforms.
- Impact: Directly contribute to missions that redefine space sustainability.
