We are excited to announce that the Polito CubeSat Team is now accepting applications for the roles of Mission Analyst and Mission Designer! If you're passionate about space and eager to contribute to an innovative project, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
This group gives a purpose and direction to our CubeSats. In this group, you could design what our CubeSats do by defining the mission objectives and concept of operations, you could perform trajectory and space debris mitigation analysis, and you could become the scientific expert about our mission target.
The application process begins with submitting the online form, which must be completed by September 22. In the online form, you’ll find an initial review, after which you’ll be asked to complete a small test at home. Those who successfully pass this test will then be invited to a final interview.
Mission Designer
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Description:
- Define mission objectives, success criteria, and mission drivers
- Develop, update, and maintain the Concept of Operations (ConOps) and Mission Architecture
- Perform trade-off studies
- Create the mission timeline
- Support Mission Analysts and other divisions of the team during mission design and development
- Draft reports
Requirements:
- Background in Aerospace Engineering (or other industrial engineering) with a strong interest in space
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with CubeSat design processes
- Experience working on group projects
Mission Analyst
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Description:
- Assess operational capabilities based on ConOps (operational capability required vs. mission phase)
- Design and optimize the orbit, including trade-off decisions and orbital parameters
- Evaluate orbit performance and cost (in collaboration with the project manager, mission designer, and system engineer)
- Explore launch options
- Incorporate disposal options and ensure compliance with Space Debris Mitigation Requirements
- Document and iterate the process
Requirements:
- Background in Aerospace Engineering with a strong interest in space
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of orbit mechanics
- Experience with MATLAB and STK (or similar software)