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# Mission Architect, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Centennial, CO, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Orbital Mechanics
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9293155/mission-architect-rendezvous-and-proximity-operations

## About the Role

12+ years of experience in mission analysis, space operations, orbital mechanics, or related aerospace engineering
Demonstrated expertise in Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission design and spacecraft operations
Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, spacecraft dynamics, and autonomous space operations
Experience designing, simulating, and analyzing RPO mission trajectories and spacecraft maneuvers
Experience defining mission objectives, operational concepts, system requirements, and mission-level technical performance measures
Experience conducting mission-level trade studies, feasibility assessments, and performance analyses
Strong experience with orbit propagation, orbit determination, geometric orbit analysis, and mission engineering
Hands-on experience using mission analysis tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or similar platforms
Proficiency with simulation/programming tools such as MATLAB, Python, or C++
Experience developing parametric analyses and Monte Carlo studies to support technical decision-making
Experience with mission planning, spacecraft operations, testing, and real-time mission support
Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience
Experience working across hardware, software, mission operations, and other engineering disciplines
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience supporting classified, defense, or national security space missions
Experience conducting pre-flight and post-flight mission analysis
Experience with trajectory reconstruction and anomaly investigations
Experience supporting autonomous spacecraft or complex autonomous space operations
Experience interfacing directly with government customers and technical stakeholders

## Description

The Mission Architect, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for defining, designing, and analyzing complex space missions involving rendezvous and proximity operations. This individual will translate customer and mission objectives into operational concepts, mission requirements, technical performance measures, and executable mission designs. They will lead the design, simulation, and analysis of RPO trajectories and optimize spacecraft maneuvers based on factors such as fuel efficiency, timing, mission effectiveness, and operational risk. The Mission Architect will perform astrodynamics and mission analysis including orbit propagation, orbit determination, geometric orbit analysis, parametric analysis, Monte Carlo studies, and system performance modeling. They will also lead mission-level trade studies, support system integration and end-to-end verification, assess mission risks, troubleshoot integration challenges, support real-time
mission execution, and conduct pre- and post-flight analyses throughout the complete mission lifecycle.. This role will be on-site in Centennial, Colorado OR Long Beach, California. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today!