Hybrid Senior Operations Research Engineer, Orbits R&D

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About the role

  • Operations Research Engineer on Planet’s Orbits R&D team optimizing satellite mission planning with a focus on software solutions and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design and architect new software solutions for optimal tasking of 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

Requirements

  • Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, aerospace engineering, physics or related technical field
  • 6+ 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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
  • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Home Office Reimbursement
  • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Equity
  • Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
  • Volunteering Paid Time Off

Job title

Senior Operations Research Engineer, Orbits R&D

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$127,000 - $158,700 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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