Flight Dynamics Engineer, Orbits R&D

Experience in orbital mechanics and space mission operations

Software development experience in C++ and Python

Ability to carry out first-principles analysis and operationalize MVP solutions

Experience with constellation and mission design trade studies

Experience implementing one or more of the following:

Low-thrust mission design

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution

Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off

16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As a 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.

The Flight Dynamics disciplines of this team include mission design, orbit determination, maneuver design and execution (with propulsion and differential-drag), and conjunction assessment & mitigation.

Mission Planning is concerned with optimal scheduling of imaging and contacts for Planet’s Dove, SkySat, Pelican, and Tanager constellations.

This operations research problem has a direct impact on fulfilling the business needs for the world’s largest heterogeneous constellation of Earth Observation satellites.

Your role will involve developing and automating tools to assess mission design trade-offs that will define the future of Planet's constellations.