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Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst
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A Systems Analyst helps businesses and organizations to plan and build computer systems. Reviews the information processing needs of the organization, plans and sets up computer networks and software, and tests systems for accuracy, efficiency and ease of use.
$111,442 / year median in the U.S.
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Job Description
Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst Stellar Solutions United States, Virginia, Chantilly 14425 Penrose Place (Show on map) Sep 03, 2026 Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst
Job Locations US-VA-Chantilly
ID 2026-2025
Category Systems Engineer Required Security Clearance TS/SCI (SSBI) Type Full-Time Overview Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized "Great Place to Work", has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors. At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers' critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses. Stellar Solutions is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst to support the design of multiple commercial space systems, including LEO constellations and novel space debris removal systems. Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications In this role, you will: Review, assess, and contribute to spacecraft delta-V analyses, including orbit raising using low-thrust electric propulsion, orbital transfers, station-keeping, and end-of-mission disposal
Support modeling and mission planning for rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking with orbital targets
Review customer-generated mission analysis products and provide independent technical assessment, recommendations, and troubleshooting
Perform or augment mission analysis activities as needed to support program schedules and technical objectives
Provide spacecraft systems engineering expertise throughout spacecraft development, integration, and test
Apply subsystem and spacecraft-level operations expertise to evaluate spacecraft design and mission performance
Provide technical oversight and support coordination with spacecraft bus and payload integration partners
Model LEO constellations in support of ground coverage and contact analyses using STK or similar tools
Support technical trades, design reviews, troubleshooting, and resolution of spacecraft development, integration and test issues
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to the customer, identifying technical risks and helping guide engineering decisions throughout mission development and execution
Requirements:
BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft systems engineering, mission analysis, GNC, spacecraft operations, or a related field
Experience performing or evaluating spacecraft mission and orbital analysis, including orbital maneuvers, transfers, station-keeping, or trajectory analysis
Working knowledge of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) principles and spacecraft dynamics
Experience supporting spacecraft development, integration, test, and/or on-orbit operations
Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex technical analyses, identify risks and issues, and provide sound engineering recommendations
Ability to work effectively with customers, spacecraft developers, and other technical stakeholders to resolve engineering issues and support technical decision-making
Experience with mission analysis and engineering tools such as MATLAB, Python, Excel, STK/Astrogator, GMAT, ODTK, or similar tools
Clearance:
Secret with eligibility for TS
Travel:
max 20% of time
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), docking, or relative motion analysis
Experience with low-thrust electric propulsion mission analysis and orbit raising
Experience providing technical oversight of spacecraft bus development, payload integration, or spacecraft suppliers
Experience in the analysis of LEO constellations and contact management
Clearance:
active TS/SCI preferred
Location:
VA or remote In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package that includes an annual performance bonus, an employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation, and comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits, PTO pay-out options, along with additional company-sponsored benefits. All of these benefits represent an additional 30-40% to your base compensation for a total compensation package. Deliverable(s) Help shape and execute first-of-their-kind commercial space missions, including spacecraft designed to rendezvous with and remove orbital debris from LEO. Apply mission analysis and spacecraft systems expertise from early design through integration, test, and operations while serving as a trusted technical advisor on complex mission and engineering decisions.