Mission Design Engineer (2-5 yrs)

<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced Space | Full-time | Hybrid</span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p> <p>At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a <strong>Mission Design Engineer</strong> with 2-5 years of experience to apply astrodynamics expertise and creative problem-solving to some of the most ambitious missions in the space industry. </p> <p>This is a hands-on technical role supporting mission design and trajectory analysis across Earth-orbiting, cislunar, and interplanetary missions. You'll contribute throughout the full mission lifecycle—from mission architecture and trajectory optimization to concept of operations development, contingency planning, and flight operations support. </p> <p>We're looking for someone who thrives in technically challenging environments, enjoys solving complex astrodynamics problems, and is excited to work alongside a team that's delivering real missions—not just concepts. </p> <p><strong>This position is open to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents) only. Visa sponsorship is not available. </strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Advanced Space</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You'll Actually Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Design mission architectures and optimize trajectories.</span></str