Elevate your engineering career with Planet as a Flight Dynamics Engineer, hybrid role located in San Francisco. Drive mission planning and orbit strategies for cutting-edge imaging satellites. As part of a small team dedicated to Flight Dynamics, your work will be critical in managing Planet's constellation of satellites.
You will apply your skills in orbit determination, maneuver design, and conducting trade studies that impact business needs. The position emphasizes tool automation to enhance mission planning efficiency and satellite operations. Key Responsibilities:
- Plan missions and perform orbit calculations
- Develop automated analysis tools for satellite missions
- Execute maneuver designs while considering propulsion
- Assess conjunction risks and provide mitigation strategies
- Design optimal imaging schedules across satellite assets Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience in the field
- Experience with software development in C++ and Python
- Solid analytical and operationalization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Utilize your technical expertise in flight dynamics and contribute to the future of satellite missions with Planet.