Orbital Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Botany Bay, Australia Space Machines Company Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Orbital Systems Engineer to join our team at Space Machines Company in the role of Staff Engineer – Spacecraft Servicing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and document rendezvous and service execution strategies for In Space Servicing and Maintenance scenarios.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide orbital analysis and inform high-level spacecraft design decisions.
  • Provide input on long-term constellation management and deployment.
  • Work with operations to prepare and plan in-space orbit management workflows.
  • Design and develop algorithms and strategies for autonomous rendezvous with non-cooperative targets.
  • Support general AOCS activities, including simulation, modeling, and algorithm generation.
Requirements
  • Master's degree or higher in science or engineering with a focus on orbital mechanics.
  • 3+ years of experience in AOCS/mission design/orbital analysis.
  • Ability to use sound logic and reasoning to work with loosely defined problem statements.
  • Willingness to work in domains outside of their realm of knowledge and understanding.
  • Knowledge of orbital analysis software, such as GMAT/STK/FreeFlyer.
  • Experience with trajectory optimization and algorithmic design for autonomous operations.
About Us

Space Machines Company is a pioneering on-orbit servicing provider, offering a range of services to commercial and government customers. We are committed to revolutionizing the way we maintain and support human presence in space.



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