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Director of Mission Engineering - Turion Space
Software Engineer
Lead advanced modeling and simulation for space missions, driving design reference missions, system trade studies, and cross‑functional collaboration to translate customer needs into robust engineering solutions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of mission‑specific Design Reference Missions (DRMs) using advanced modeling and simulation tools.
- Conduct system trade studies to shape architecture decisions and optimize performance against mission requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, business development, and customer teams to translate mission needs into rigorous analysis and actionable insights.
- Oversee the integration of model‑based systems engineering practices across multidisciplinary teams.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in mission engineering, modeling, and simulation for space or related high‑complexity systems.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and Simulink for developing and validating models.
- Strong background in systems engineering, trade studies, and model‑based systems engineering.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to guide cross‑functional teams.
- Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related field preferred.