Satellite Mission & Flight Dynamics Analyst

Satellite Mission & Flight Dynamics Analyst

## About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading organization in the space and satellite industry, is seeking a Satellite Mission & Flight Dynamics Analyst to support the performance, safety, and longevity of a satellite constellation throughout its operational lifecycle. In this role, you will contribute to mission planning and execution from launch and orbit raising through station-keeping and end-of-life disposal. Working closely with mission operations teams, you will focus on orbit determination, maneuver planning, collision avoidance, flight dynamics analysis, and the continuous improvement of operational capabilities and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and execution of satellite mission activities across all mission phases, from launch through end-of-life disposal.
• Monitor potential collision risks and recommend avoidance maneuvers to protect the satellite constellation.
• Improve operational processes related to satellite mission operations and flight dynamics to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with mission operations teams to support day-to-day decision-making and safe spacecraft operations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to analysts within the team.
• Support the development of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities, including integration with external SSA systems and data sources.
• Assist with the installation, testing, and validation of Flight Dynamics Systems used for orbit determination, maneuver planning, and performance analysis.
• Contribute to orbit management activities, including orbit raising, station-keeping, and end-of-life disposal planning.
• Develop strategies to maintain satellites in assigned orbits while optimizing fuel and propellant consumption.
• Optimize flight dynamics tools used for orbit determination, maneuver tracking, and performance assessment.
• Analyze maneuver performance and propellant consumption to validate mission plans and improve future operations.
• Create and maintain satellite command procedures and operational documentation.
• Support automation initiatives for spacecraft flight dynamics operations.
• Participate in launch, orbit-raising, and early mission operations activities, providing flight dynamics expertise and operational support.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in satellite mission operations and/or orbit dynamics.
• Demonstrated expertise in satellite mission operations and satellite flight dynamics, including orbit analysis and station-keeping planning.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong foundation in statistics, calculus, classical mechanics, and celestial mechanics.
• Proficiency in computer programming related to orbit analysis, flight dynamics, or mission operations tools.
• Experience performing satellite station-keeping planning and execution.
• Experience with operational procedure scripting languages used for spacecraft operations and automation.
• Experience administering Linux systems within a technical or mission operations environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Eligibility for Controlled Goods Program requirements and Reliability Status screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities and integrating external SSA data and tools.
• Experience optimizing flight dynamics tools for orbit determination and maneuver tracking.
• Experience creating and maintaining satellite command procedures and operational documentation.
• Experience supporting automation initiatives within spacecraft flight dynamics operations.
• Experience mentoring and supporting analysts in a collaborative technical environment.

Work Schedule

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Four days per week onsite in the Ottawa area office.
• One day per week remote.
• Participation in off-hours and on-call support may be required to support emergency response activities and critical mission events, including launch and orbit-raising operations.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work within a mission operations and flight dynamics environment using Linux-based systems, specialized flight dynamics tools, mission operations platforms, and scripting environments.
• Eligibility for Controlled Goods Program requirements and Reliability Status screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on skills, qualifications, experience, and business needs, in accordance with applicable human rights and employment legislation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.

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