Senior LEO Flight Dynamics Analyst
Core
Leads mission planning and execution for orbit raising, station-keeping, and disposal of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites.
Role type
Senior IC flight dynamics analyst
Builds
Operational workflows and maneuver strategies for the Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite network
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Satellite operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
orbit determination, maneuver design, collision avoidance, scripting automation, Linux systems administration, Python programming, propellant usage analysis, orbit management CONOPS development, satellite upload development, tracking prediction generation, software tool improvement, technical reporting
Preferred skills
satellite station-keeping planning, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, containerized software platforms
Technologies
Python, Linux, FDS systems
Responsibilities
Leads operational planning and execution of key orbital mission phases; Performs advanced conjunction assessment and recommends collision avoidance actions; Refines and improves workflows, including scripting automation for operational tasks; Liaises with other mission operations groups for integrated decision-making; Provides training and operational guidance to junior team members; Contributes in the development of a Space Situational Awareness System (SSAS) and integration to an external SSA service; Supports Installation, Validation and Verification of FDS systems; Provides inputs for orbit management CONOPS for all phases of the Lightspeed mission; Defines on-station satellite maneuver strategy to meet station-keeping requirements; Optimizes FDS system to monitor and maintain orbit determination and maneuver reconstruction processes; Performs propellant usage and maneuver performance analysis; Develops satellite uploads for execution and monitoring; Supports development of automation of scripts for the FDS operations of the spacecraft; Participates in LEOP/EOR campaigns; Participates in the ongoing development of the procured Flight Dynamics System maneuver planning software; Prepares and presents reports and presentations for Telesat Lightspeed technical management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
