Senior Operations Research Engineer, Orbits R&D

Employer Industry: Satellite Imaging and Data Solutions

• Salary up to $180,600
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a pioneering space and data company
• Work remotely from anywhere in the United States, with optional office presence
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Generous Paid Time Off, including 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Access to professional development resources, including tuition reimbursement and Linked In Learning

• Research, design, and architect new software solutions for optimal tasking of Planet's satellite fleets
• Collaborate with aerospace engineers on complex applied mathematics problems and provide software mentorship
• Contribute to improving operations of existing satellite fleets and enable future missions
• Lead the development of constellation-level automation tools and mentor team members
• Carry out first-principles analysis and operationalize MVP solutions

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related technical field
• 6+ years of relevant experience in software development
• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages
• Experience with maintaining peer-reviewed code, automated testing, and continuous integration/deployment
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics and space mission operations

• Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, JIRA, and Linux-based systems
• Experience with orbit determination, high-fidelity propagation, or maneuver automation
• Background in covariance realism or low-thrust mission design
• Knowledge of constellation management principles

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