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About the Role

The Mission Design & Analysis Engineer I is an entry-level role supporting senior engineers on mission design and analysis projects for a Confidential Client in the Engineering industry. You will help define mission parameters, derive driving mission requirements, and produce mission-level modeling and simulation results to inform spacecraft and system-of-systems design decisions. This role emphasizes hands-on modeling, basic analysis, technical documentation, and clear communication with the broader design team.

Employment type: Contractor (Full-time contract)

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What You’ll Do

• Support senior engineers with mission design, modeling, and analysis tasks
• Build and run constellation and system-of-systems models to evaluate mission performance
• Produce mission modeling and simulation data using analytical methods and mission-level tools
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data related to mission design and system performance
• Prepare technical documentation and reports to communicate findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clearly communicate technical concepts verbally and in writing
• Help develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope and complexity

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Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
• Typically entry-level: 0–2 years of relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of systems design and development principles
• Ability to work in a team and follow direction from senior engineers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or coursework in mission design, astrodynamics, or system-of-systems engineering
• Familiarity with industry mission and systems modeling tools and languages such as STK, FreeFlyer, Cameo EA, SysML, Matlab, Python, or similar
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic engineering environment

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Compensation

• Pay Range: $77,685.00 - $106,816.50 per year
  Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

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Elevate Your Career

Confidential Client invests in professional development and offers a collaborative environment where early-career engineers can grow. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision plans; a 401(k) with employer match; life insurance; paid time off; and other standard benefits. Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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