Mission Design Engineer

Role overview and responsibilities :

Dhruva Space is seeking a skilled Mission Design Engineer to design and optimize satellite missions for next-generation space applications. The role involves working on orbital mechanics, constellation design, and communication architecture, with hands-on use of STK and ODTK for mission simulation and analysis. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge satellite systems in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Design and optimize satellite missions, including orbital mechanics analysis, constellation configuration, and mission planning to achieve desired coverage, latency, and performance targets.
• Conduct detailed simulations using STK (Systems Tool Kit) and ODTK (Orbit Determination Tool Kit) for coverage, revisit time, and trajectory validation.
• Analyze communication links, including uplink, downlink, and inter-satellite links, to ensure robust mission communication performance.
• Develop and evaluate communication system architectures, perform link budget analyses etc.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, simulation reports, and presentations for internal reviews and external stakeholders.
• Support mission operations planning, station-keeping strategies, and end-of-life disposal planning.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of mission design methodologies and automation processes using programming and analytical tools.
• Stay current with advancements in orbital dynamics, satellite communication systems, and space mission design practices.

Candidate Requirements