LEO Flight Dynamics Analyst

Responsibilities

Performs routine orbit prediction and monitoring;

Performs basic conjunction assessment and risk reporting;

Assists with maneuver planning and post-maneuver validation;

Supports procedure development and basic documentation;

Learns and uses existing FDS tools and scripts without heavy modification;

Participates in the Validation and Verification of FDS systems;

Supports orbit management CONOPS for early Lightspeed mission phases and on-station orbit management;

Support on-station satellite maneuver strategy to meet station-keeping requirements; maintaining LEO orbit planes and individual satellite tracking strategies, while minimizing propellant usage;

Supports optimization of FDS systems; monitoring and maintaining orbit determination and maneuver reconstruction processes;

Monitor satellite FD product uploads for execution and monitoring; following orbit maintenance procedures for use by the SOC;

Participate in automation development of FDS scripts for maneuvers, momentum dumping and propellant guaging;

Participate in LEOP/IOT/EOR campaigns; planning EOR strategies, performing orbit determination and generating tracking predicts for internal and external Lightspeed segments as necessary;

Prepare and present reports and presentations for Telesat Lightspeed technical management.

Education and Experience

Masters or Bachelor degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science or the equivalent;

A background in statistics, calculus, classical mechanics, celestial mechanics and computer programming is required;

Minimum 3-6 years of relevant work experience directly or commensurate to space orbital dynamics;

Experience in performing satellite station-keeping planning;

Experience in developing software and with a variety of platforms and programming tools using modern scripting languages, however, operational procedure scripting languages will also be used so the ability to learn new tools is critical;

Experience with Linux systems administration Python programming and configuration management is an asset;

Experience with Machine Learning and Data Analytics is a valued asset;

Strong technical, presentation, interpersonal, written and communication skills;

Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment;

Work requires considerable attention to detail;

Knowledge of containerized software platforms is an asset.

Decision Making and Supervision

Works under close guidance from Senior Analysts;

Limited decision-making authority, primarily following approved procedures