LEO Flight Dynamics Analyst

Telesat Corporation • $70K — $95K *

Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

Less than 5 years of experience

2 months ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science
3-6 years of experience in space orbital dynamics or related fields
Strong foundation in statistics, calculus, classical mechanics, celestial mechanics, and computer programming
Experience in satellite station-keeping planning
Proficiency in various programming tools and modern scripting languages
Knowledge of Linux system administration and Python is a plus
Familiarity with Machine Learning and Data Analytics considered an asset

Responsibilities

Perform routine orbit prediction and monitoring
Conduct basic conjunction assessment and risk reporting
Assist with maneuver planning and post-maneuver validation
Support procedure development and document creation
Utilize existing FDS tools and scripts effectively
Contribute to the Validation and Verification of FDS systems
Participate in planning for early Lightspeed mission phases and manage on-station orbit operations
Monitor FD product uploads and maintain orbit maintenance processes
Engage in automation development for FDS scripts related to maneuvers
Plan and execute tasks during LEOP/IOT/EOR campaigns
Prepare and deliver presentations and reports for technical management

Benefits

Working environment at Telesat headquarters in Ottawa or Gatineau office
Prevalent normal business hours with some off-hours work required
Opportunity for occasional international travel
On-call support may be expected
Position requires eligible candidates to obtain a CGP security clearance

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Full Job Description

As a member of the LEO SOC Development team, the LEO Flight Dynamics Analyst will support the development and use of the Flight Dynamics System (FDS) to operate the Lightspeed satellites. The FD Analyst executes established operational workflows for orbit determination, maneuver planning, and SSA monitoring, while gaining hands-on experience with flight dynamics tools and mission operations while learning operational best practices. The FD analyst assists in system development, updates, and maintenance.

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

Successful candidate must possess (or be eligible to obtain) a CGP security clearance.
Working environment is nominally at Telesat headquarters in Ottawa or at the Gatineau office (normal business hours).
Some off-hours work is for anomaly response and rehearsals/testing.
The candidate can expect to support on-call as well.
There will be occasional international travel as required.

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About Telesat Corporation

Telesat Corporation is a publicly traded company that provides satellite communications services to customers in the telecommunications, broadcast, and government sectors. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Telesat's services include satellite broadband, video distribution, and government and military communications. The company operates a fleet of satellites that provide coverage to the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Telesat is committed to innovation and has invested in the development of new satellite technologies.

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Size

500 employees

Market Cap

$351 million

Industry

Technical Services

* Ladders Estimates

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