What is the role of a Mission Design Engineer at AstroForge?

The Mission Design Engineer position at AstroForge is a Full-Time opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Mission Design Engineer job located?

Seal Beach, California, United States

What industry does this Mission Design Engineer position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Mission Design Engineer job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Mission Design Engineer at AstroForge

About the Company

At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and with a smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Job Description:

As a Mission Design Engineer at AstroForge, you will have a unique opportunity to support the creation of the first successful asteroid-mining vehicle. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to design and implement advanced navigation filters, pioneer the use of commercial ground stations for deep space tracking, and contribute to mission operations. Your expertise will be a key enabler for the success of our interplanetary missions.

Responsibilities:

Design complex low-thrust deep space trajectories to get mining vehicles to asteroids and return ore to Earth
Conduct trade studies for asteroid selection and vehicle design in coordination with other scientists and engineers
Refine and mature trajectories from conceptual design through flight, including using different toolsets and fidelity levels as needed
Build toolchains and processes to speed up and automate trajectory development
Plan, validate, and reconstruct maneuver sequences for spacecraft in flight
Support spacecraft flight operations as a Flight Dynamics subject matter expert, including monitoring and troubleshooting navigation performance and optimizing maneuver design
Support navigation filter development for coupled trajectory-navigation optimization
Document designs, simulations, and test results to ensure traceability and reproducibility.
Stay updated with the latest development sin mission design and trajectory optimization

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.
Strong knowledge of optimization techniques and numerical methods, including practical implementations
Deep background in orbital mechanics, preferably including multi-body systems and low thrust electric propulsion
Experience with mission design and optimization tools such as STK, GMAT, Copernicus, or Mystic, among others
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Full healthcare benefits
Life insurance coverage
Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
Stock options in AstroForge

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Salary

100k -160k

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Mission Design Engineer at AstroForge – Seal Beach, California

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