Intern, Orbits R&D at Planet in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Planet is a company that designs and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites. As the Orbits R&D Intern, you will work with a team responsible for Flight Dynamics and Mission Planning on Planet’s fleet of satellites, contributing to constellation design and orbit determination. Responsibilities: - Support on-orbit operations/testing - Investigate technical problems, test hypotheses, and implement solutions - Document technical approach and solutions Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a BS or MS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field - Knowledge of orbital mechanics fundamentals - Proficient in Python or C++ - Familiarity with software development toolkits and the software development life cycle - Ability to take initiative and work independently Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in an agile software development environment - Experience in solving large-scale optimization problems - Knowledge of State Estimation and Uncertainty Quantification Required Skills: Orbital mechanics knowledge, Proficient in Python, Proficient in C++ Important Skills: Software development toolkits Nice-to-Have Skills: Agile software development, Large-scale optimization, State Estimation knowledge, Uncertainty Quantification knowledge, take initiative Benefits: Commuter Benefits, Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off, Internet reimbursement, Access to LinkedIn Learning