Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer, Orbits R&D - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer, you will work on a small team of dedicated engineers responsible for the Flight Dynamics and Mission Planning for Planet’s fleet of satellites.

In Short

• Research, design and architect new software solutions for managing Mission Design needs.
• Work on complex optimization problems with your knowledge of flight dynamics.
• Contribute to Planet's success by improving the operations of its existing fleets of satellites.
• Develop and automate tools to assess mission design trade-offs.
• Full-time remote position based in the United States.
• Expected to work from an office 3 days per week if located near one.
• Requires access to export-controlled information.
• Join a people-centric culture focused on community and growth.
• Work with a diverse team of experts from various domains.
• Impact the future of Planet's constellations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, physics or related technical field.
• 6+ years of total relevant experience.
• Experience in orbital mechanics and space mission operations.
• Advanced software development experience in C++ and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to carry out first-principles analysis.
• Experience with constellation and mission design trade studies.
• Experience maintaining peer-reviewed code and continuous integration.
• Attention to quality including automated testing.
• Experience implementing orbit determination and high-fidelity propagation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays.
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Home Office Reimbursement.
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement.
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Equity.
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office).