Senior LEO Flight Dynamics Specialist
Core
Leads Flight Dynamics Team and owns mission success for orbital operations, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), and constellation management for the Lightspeed LEO satellite network.
Role type
Senior IC flight dynamics specialist (team lead)
Builds
Orbital operations strategies, SSA processes, and flight dynamics systems for the Lightspeed constellation
Domain
Satellite operations / Low Earth Orbit (LEO) / Space Situational Awareness
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
orbital dynamics, space situational awareness (SSA), orbit management, station-keeping planning, Linux systems administration, Python programming, classical mechanics, celestial mechanics, software development, mission planning
Preferred skills
Machine Learning, Data Analytics, containerized software platforms
Responsibilities
Lead Flight Dynamics System (FDS) development; oversee SSAS processes; lead orbit management CONOPS for all mission phases; oversee on-station satellite maneuver strategy; define concept of operations for orbit raising, station-keeping, collision avoidance, and end-of-life disposal; set operational standards and workflows; coordinate with SOC Systems and mission management; provide mentorship and performance oversight; make final go/no-go decisions on critical operations; translate executive mission objectives into actionable plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
