SkillBridge Opportunity: Launch and Orbit Support Analyst

LeoLabs • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

LeoLabs is offering a SkillBridge opportunity for active-duty service members to join our Launch and Orbit Support Team. You’ll play a key role in supporting space operations and orbital intelligence, contributing to real-time customer support, orbit determination, and launch operations. This hands-on role gives you exposure to cutting-edge radar and orbital systems while developing tools and workflows to increase operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Active-duty service member eligible for SkillBridge participation (within 180 days of separation).
• B.S. in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics and space operations.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, Julia, or other scientific scripting tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• experience with pandas, numpy, matplotlib, SQL, Git, Docker, Unix, or Orbit Determination tools (e.g., AGI ODTK).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for LeoLabs’ Launch and Early Operations (LEOP) products during orbital launches.
• Support manual Orbit Determination (OD) tasks, including filter tuning and tracking data validation.
• Monitor and maintain orbit quality using internal tools and Python scripts.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to respond to time-sensitive events.
• Triage and respond to customer inquiries related to orbit data, launch tracking, and catalog accuracy.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and documentation of internal tools and workflows.
• Identify repetitive operational tasks and help develop automation strategies.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in space operations and orbital intelligence.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees