Flight Dynamics Engineer

Mission and Operations

                                     Flight Dynamics Engineer (m/f/d) - Flight Application Engineering team

About Satellogic

Satellogic is a vertically integrated Earth Observation satellite and data company. We design, manufacture, and operate our own fleet of satellites, the Aleph-1 constellation, which delivers high-frequency, high-resolution imagery plus full-motion video.

Earth Observation imagery and data are key to monitoring change at scale, informing critical decisions, and ultimately helping solve the world’s most pressing problems. Our mission is to democratize access to this information, making it affordable and available for those who need it across a wide range of industries, from climate monitoring and agriculture, to energy,  infrastructure and many more. We want to do our part in building a world where every organization is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

About the team

The Mission and Operations (M&O) team is responsible for the in-orbit operations of the company’s satellite constellation. We oversee the entire operation from launch, commissioning, day-to-day operations, and decommissioning of the satellites. For day-to-day operations, we provide user interfaces to request data (imagery, experiments, etc.) and we handle the planning optimization , collection and download of the requested data. On top of that, we make sure that our satellites are in the correct orbits, out of collision courses, healthy, and up-to-date with the latest software upgrades coming from the engineering teams. 

Within M&O, the Flight Application Engineering team (FAE) is is the second level of support to the daily operations and the guardians of the fleet availability and capacity, responsible to maximize satellite constellation availability and reliability by means of maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and constant monitoring of the satellites health and performance. To do so, the team develops and executes maintenance procedures and automatic monitoring software systems. Also, the team supports the commissioning of new satellites after every launch. and the execution of in-orbit testing of new features.

About the position

As a Flight Dynamics Engineer you will be part of the Flight Application Engineering Team, working next to satellite operators in order to plan, execute, monitor and analyze orbital maneuvers, additionally, monitoring and maintaining pointing performance quality for all the company product offering. On the other hand, you will be helping with the generation and analysis of satellite’s ephemerides, as well as the development of software tools to automate maneuver execution processes. Finally, during the launch of new satellites and their commissioning phase you will work implementing the defined tracking strategy to guarantee reliable communication with our satellites and executing satellite subsystem calibrations for nominal operations.

Responsibilities

The main activities related to the Flight Dynamics role are:

Design, execution and analysis of orbital maneuvers under different scenarios to accomplish mission requirements.

Monitoring and maintenance of multiple satellite constellation orbital parameters for their given mission requirements, as well as pointing quality for different satellite products.

Precise ephemerides generation for satellite tracking during the different phases of the satellites lifetime.

Development of automatic tools for satellite maintenance.

Space Situational Awareness monitoring and definition of strategies to ensure safety of the Satellogic fleet.

Location  

Remote work from anywhere between UTC-5 and UTC+3 time zones. Satellogic’s office locations include Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Montevideo and Barcelona.

About you

Experience

Degree (or advanced studies) in aerospace engineering or related fields.

Proven experience in orbital dynamics simulation tools and software.

Skills

Scientific programming.

Intermediate English proficiency level.

Humble, flexible, and eager to learn.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

What we value (Optional)

Prior experience on orbital maneuvering design.

Python knowledge is an asset.

Focus on Solutions: Ability to search for solutions, exploring different alternatives permanently.

Diversity Commitment 

Satellogic is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We believe global top talent drives innovation and delivers superior products. We strive to build an equitable environment where everyone can do their best work, regardless of background. Please include your pronouns with your name on the application.

Learn more about Satellogic

To learn more about us please visit satellogic.com and follow us on X (@Satellogic) and LinkedIn