Planet · 15 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Orbits R&D
United States, Remote
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $178K/yr
8+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Research, design and architect new software solutions for managing Flight Dynamics and Mission Planning needs for Planet's increasingly diverse fleets of satellites
Work on complex applied mathematics problems with aerospace engineers, and provide them with software mentorship
Directly contribute to Planet's success by improving the operations of its existing fleets of satellites, alongside enabling future missions
Qualification
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Required
Advanced degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, physics or related technical field
8+ years of total relevant experience
Software development experience in C++ and Python
Experience maintaining peer-reviewed code, attention to quality including automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment
Familiarity with orbital mechanics and space mission operations
Ability to carry out first-principles analysis and operationalize MVP solutions
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
Preferred
Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, JIRA, and linux-based systems
Experience implementing one or more of the following:
Orbit determination and high-fidelity propagation
Covariance realism
Low-thrust mission design
Operations research and solving large-scale optimization problems
Maneuver automation
Constellation management
Microservice software architecture
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company contribution
Flexible Time Off in addition to holidays and company global days off
Generous Parental Leave
Remote friendly work environment
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity Options
Commuter Benefits
Volunteering Benefits
Company
Planet
Planet is an aerospace and data analytics company that builds small satellites and delivers information about the changing planet.
501-1,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$573.9MKey Investors
BlackRockBloombergNEFPrelude Ventures
2021-12-08Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2021-12-08IPO· nyse:PL
2021-04-08Grant· Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Robbie Schingler
Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Ashley Fieglein Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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