Job Description
Shape humanity's next frontier as a 2026 Space Mission Systems Architect at Orbit Dynamics Inc. We're pioneering the next generation of deep-space exploration systems for the 2026 Mars colonization initiative. Join our elite team of innovators to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge aerospace technologies that will redefine interplanetary travel.
As a key architect, you'll lead end-to-end system integration for autonomous spacecraft, advanced propulsion systems, and life-support technologies. This role demands visionary thinking and hands-on expertise in transforming theoretical concepts into deployable space systems.
Responsibilities
- Architect end-to-end system designs for 2026 deep-space missions
- Lead integration of autonomous navigation and AI-driven spacecraft systems
- Develop specifications for next-gen propulsion and life-support technologies
- Collaborate with NASA and international space agencies on mission-critical systems
- Validate system performance through simulation and prototype testing
- Document technical architectures and compliance with space safety standards
- Mentor junior engineers in aerospace systems engineering best practices
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field
- 8+ years experience in spacecraft systems architecture
- Expertise in autonomous systems and AI-driven aerospace technologies
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and CAD tools
- Experience with NASA/ESA space mission development processes
- Strong understanding of radiation-hardened electronics and deep-space environments
- Published research in aerospace systems or space technology
- Active Top Secret security clearance preferred