[ Fastwater Staffing ] Senior Orbit Dynamics and Mission Analysis Engineer | Relocate to Montreal, Canada ( Full Relocation Package )

Hikinex

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, or related field; Or Bachelor's degree plus 9+ years experience.
  • 7+ years of professional experience in orbit dynamics and space mission analysis.
  • Expertise in Systems Tool Kit (STK) with advanced module proficiency.
  • Advanced programming skills in Python and MATLAB for model development.
  • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and trajectory optimization techniques.
  • Ability to lead complex technical analyses and conduct trade studies effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced orbit dynamics and mission analysis for space missions.
  • Design and optimize satellite trajectories and maneuvers using STK and custom tools.
  • Develop high-fidelity simulation models and analysis software.
  • Oversee specialized analyses related to coverage and collision avoidance.
  • Define mission requirements and contribute to system architecture.
  • Develop novel analysis techniques and automate simulation workflows.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Prepare and present detailed technical reports and recommendations.

Benefits

  • Full relocation support including immigration assistance.
  • Relocation bonus upon arrival in Montreal.
  • Opportunities for initial remote work during immigration process.
  • Long-term expectation to transition to onsite work in Montreal.
Full Job Description
The company provides full relocation support, including immigration assistance, and offers a relocation bonus upon arrival in Montreal. Selected candidates may work remotely during the initial months while their immigration process is being completed; however, the long-term expectation is for the individual to transition to onsite work in Montreal once relocation has been finalized.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of advanced orbit dynamics and mission analysis tasks for various space missions.
• Architect, design, and optimize complex satellite trajectories, maneuvers (low-thrust, impulsive), and constellation configurations using STK (including modules like Astrogator, Optimizer, Analysis Workbench) and custom tools.
• Develop, implement, and validate high-fidelity simulation models and analysis software using Python, MATLAB, and/or C# to support mission design, performance assessment, and trade studies.
• Perform and oversee specialized analyses: advanced coverage, communications link budgets, conjunction assessment and collision avoidance strategies, re-entry predictions, orbit determination, and attitude dynamics interactions.
• Define mission requirements related to trajectory and orbital performance; contribute to system architecture development and trade-offs.
• Develop novel analysis techniques and automate complex simulation workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers within the team.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports, analysis results, and recommendations to internal teams, management, and external customers/stakeholders.
• Interface with other subsystems (GNC, Systems, Software, Operations) to ensure mission success.
Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field; Or a Bachelor's degree with significant additional relevant experience (typically 9+ years).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional, post-graduation experience directly related to orbit dynamics, astrodynamics, trajectory optimization, and space mission design and

analysis.
• Expert-level proficiency with Systems Tool Kit (STK) / Satellite Tool Kit (STK), including advanced modules (e.g., Astrogator, Optimizer, Coverage, Comm) and experience with STK automation/scripting (via API, Connect).
• Advanced programming proficiency and demonstrated experience developing analysis tools, models, or simulations in Python and MATLAB.
• In-depth theoretical and practical understanding of advanced orbital mechanics, perturbation theory, estimation techniques (orbit determination), and trajectory optimization methods (gradient-based, evolutionary).
• Proven ability to lead technical analyses, conduct complex trade studies, and solve challenging astrodynamics problems independently.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. French language is considered favorably.
Complementary skills/knowledge:
• PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field with a focus on astrodynamics or orbital mechanics.
• Experience with other simulation environments (GMAT, FreeFlyer, Orekit) or specialized tools (SPICE).
• Experience with C/C++ programming.
• Experience in spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) analysis or design.
• Experience with multi-body dynamics and large constellations.
• Experience with satellite operations, particularly flight dynamics aspects.
• Experience with software development best practices (version control with Git, testing, documentation, CI/CD).
• Record of publications or conference presentations in relevant fields

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