Mission Architect, Remote Sensing (OPIR)

Missile warning and remote sensing missions only succeed when someone can connect sensor physics, spacecraft design and mission level performance into one coherent architecture, and that person carries real weight for national security outcomes.

Our partner is looking for an OPIR subject matter expert to take ownership of mission architecture and constellation design across multiple programmes, leading both the technical solution and the team and business development activity behind it. If you have deep remote sensing and OPIR experience, can lead a team while also shaping new proposals, and want genuine influence over the missions you help build, this is one of the most significant positions we are currently representing.

The role

You will serve as the technical authority for Remote Sensing space segment design, covering spacecraft and constellation architecture through to integration with ground and user segments. Around half of your time will be spent working directly with customers and stakeholders, with the remainder spent leading a team of 7 to 10 engineers across architecture, modelling and analysis. You will own mission level budgets and key performance parameters, including line of sight knowledge, jitter, optical transmission and latency, and will develop the modelling and simulation tools used to validate system performance against them. You will also play a leading role in shaping new business, writing proposals, defining requirements and supporting programmes through to on orbit operations.

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What sets candidates apart

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Adam Slade