LeoLabs-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • Menlo Park, CA
101-250 employees

LeoLabs is seeking a Launch & Orbit Support Engineer to join our Launch and Orbit Support Team. In this role, you will support real-time space operations and orbital intelligence, contributing directly to launch tracking, orbit determination, and customer-facing mission support. This is a hands-on, operations-focused position offering exposure to cutting-edge radar systems, orbital analytics, and live mission environments. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and operators to improve tooling, workflows, and operational efficiency while supporting critical customer missions.

  • Provide operational support for Launch and Early Operations (LEOP) products during orbital launches
  • Perform manual Orbit Determination (OD) tasks, including filter tuning and tracking data validation
  • Monitor and maintain orbit quality using internal tools and Python-based workflows
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to time-sensitive operational 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 operational workflows
  • Identify repetitive operational tasks and help design and implement automation strategies to improve reliability and efficiency
  • Bachelor’s degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field
  • Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics and space operations
  • Experience using Python, MATLAB, Julia, or similar scientific scripting tools
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively in time-sensitive, operational environments
  • Experience with tools and technologies such aspandas, NumPy, matplotlib, SQL, Git, Docker, Unix/Linux
  • Familiarity with Orbit Determination tools(e.g., AGI ODTK or similar)
  • Exposure to automation, data pipelines, or operational analytics
  • Unlimited paid time off for most roles
  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
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