<div><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p><p>Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.</p><p>Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.</p><p>As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.</p><p>We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.</p><p>Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer,  you will work on a small team of dedicated engineers responsible for the Flight Dynamics and Mission Planning for Planet’s fleet of satellites. The Flight Dynamics disciplines of this team include mission design, orbit determination, maneuver design and execution (with propulsion and differential-drag), and conjunction assessment &amp; mitigation. Mission Planning is concerned with optimal scheduling of imaging and contacts for Planet’s Dove, SkySat, Pelican, and Tanager constellations. This operations research problem has a direct impact on fulfilling the business needs for the world’s largest heterogeneous constellation of Earth Observation satellites. Your role will involve developing and automating tools to assess mission design trade-offs that will define the future of Planet's constellations.</p><p>This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.</p><p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Research, design and architect new software solutions for managing Mission Design needs for Planet's increasingly diverse fleets of satellites</li><li>Work on complex optimization problems with your knowledge of flight dynamics and software engineering</li><li>Contribute to Planet's success by improving the operations of its existing fleets of satellites, alongside enabling future missions</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, physics or related technical field</li><li>6+ years of total relevant experience</li><li>Experience in orbital mechanics and space mission operations</li><li>Advanced software development experience in C++ and Python</li><li>Ability to carry out first-principles analysis and operationalize MVP solutions</li><li>Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out: </strong></p><ul><li>Experience with constellation and mission design trade studies</li><li>Experience implementing one or more of the following:</li><ul><li>Orbit determination and high-fidelity propagation</li><li>Covariance realism</li><li>Low-thrust mission design</li><li>Operations research and solving large-scale optimization problems</li><li>Maneuver automation </li><li>Constellation management</li><li>Microservice software architecture </li></ul><li>Experience maintaining peer-reviewed code, attention to quality including automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment</li></ul><span style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">#LI-REMOTE</span><p><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>December 22, 11:59pm PST</p><p><strong>EAR/ITAR Requirements:</strong></p><p><em>This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.</em></p><p><strong>Benefits While Working at Planet:</strong></p><p><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.</em></p><ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off </li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><p>The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.</p><div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div><span>$136,000</span><span>—</span><span>$170,000 USD</span></div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div><span>$144,500</span><span>—</span><span>$180,600 USD</span></div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div><span>$127,000</span><span>—</span><span>$158,700 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Why we care so much about Belonging. <br></strong>We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. </p><p><strong>EEO statement: <br></strong>Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a></p><p><strong>Accommodations: <br></strong>Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong>: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy (European Applicants):</strong> By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p></div>

<p>Planet started as a small team of physicists and engineers, and now operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. We offer our customers a diverse selection of 3-meter, 5-meter, and 80-centimeter data products, all under one roof.</p>
<p>From precision agriculture and emergency response to supply chain and infrastructure monitoring, we believe that timely, global imagery and analytics will empower informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet.</p>

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer, Orbits R&D

<div><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p><p>Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.</p><p>Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.</p><p>As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.</p><p>We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.</p><p>Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer,&nbsp; you will work on a small team of dedicated engineers responsible for the Flight Dynamics and Mission Planning for Planet’s fleet of satellites. The Flight Dynamics disciplines of this team include mission design, orbit determination, maneuver design and execution (with propulsion and differential-drag), and conjunction assessment &amp; mitigation. Mission Planning is concerned with optimal scheduling of imaging and contacts for Planet’s Dove, SkySat, Pelican, and Tanager constellations. This operations research problem has a direct impact on fulfilling the business needs for the world’s largest heterogeneous constellation of Earth Observation satellites. Your role will involve developing and automating tools to assess mission design trade-offs that will define the future of Planet's constellations.</p><p>This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.</p><p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Research, design and architect new software solutions for managing Mission Design needs for Planet's increasingly diverse fleets of satellites</li><li>Work on complex optimization problems with your knowledge of flight dynamics and software engineering</li><li>Contribute to Planet's success by improving the operations of its existing fleets of satellites, alongside enabling future missions</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, physics or related technical field</li><li>6+ years of total relevant experience</li><li>Experience in orbital mechanics and space mission operations</li><li>Advanced software development experience in C++ and Python</li><li>Ability to carry out first-principles analysis and operationalize MVP solutions</li><li>Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with constellation and mission design trade studies</li><li>Experience implementing one or more of the following:</li><ul><li>Orbit determination and high-fidelity propagation</li><li>Covariance realism</li><li>Low-thrust mission design</li><li>Operations research and solving large-scale optimization problems</li><li>Maneuver automation&nbsp;</li><li>Constellation management</li><li>Microservice software architecture&nbsp;</li></ul><li>Experience maintaining peer-reviewed code, attention to quality including automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment</li></ul><span>#LI-REMOTE</span><p><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>December 22, 11:59pm PST</p><p><strong>EAR/ITAR Requirements:</strong></p><p><em>This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.</em></p><p><strong>Benefits While Working at Planet:</strong></p><p><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.</em></p><ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off&nbsp;</li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><p>The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.&nbsp; Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.&nbsp; The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.&nbsp; Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.</p><div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div><span>$136,000</span><span>—</span><span>$170,000 USD</span></div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div><span>$144,500</span><span>—</span><span>$180,600 USD</span></div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div><span>$127,000</span><span>—</span><span>$158,700 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><strong>Why we care so much about Belonging.&nbsp;<br></strong>We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.&nbsp; If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!&nbsp; At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.&nbsp; We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.&nbsp; We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>EEO statement: <br></strong>Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a></p><p><strong>Accommodations:&nbsp;<br></strong>Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy</strong>: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy (European Applicants):</strong> By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</p></div>

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