Senior Software Engineer, Orbits R&D

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Requirements:

• 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.

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.