Software Engineer – Satellite Modeling and Tasking

Responsible for building and implementing automation solutions for spacecraft and ground station for operating swarms of coordinated imaging satellites

Implement controllers developed by GNC engineers to plan and execute satellite maneuvers, including orbit corrections and station-keeping, to optimize satellite positions and performance.

Develop and maintain mission planning software that integrates mission design, operational concepts, and flight hardware requirements

Design and implement systems to manage asynchronous data streams, integrating real-time information to generate and upload new decisions and schedules

Design architecture concepts considering spacecraft coordination, payload and system budget capabilities, data collection requirements, autonomy, and mission operations

Implement automation and algorithms for precise orbit determination of Array Labs and GNSS satellites

Evolve and implement models to characterize vehicles and satellite systems propulsion, power, precision, navigation, timing, and tracking requirements

Optimize schedules to maximize imagery opportunities based on imaging priorities and system capabilities