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Precise Orbit Determination Engineer at Logos Space | Mountain View

Logos SpaceMountain View, CA
On-site Full-time

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Experience

Qualifications

Education: MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Geomatics, or Physics with a focus on Estimation Theory or Astrodynamics. Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience in orbit determination for Low Earth Orbit satellites.

About the job

Logos Space is an innovative Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system meticulously designed to meet the connectivity demands of commercial enterprises and government entities. We aim to bridge a crucial gap in the market by delivering resilient, high-performance satellite-based connectivity solutions to clients globally. Our business customers benefit from contracts with established performance benchmarks for their broadband needs, and we are committed to integrating these capabilities into our system from the outset. The foundation of our system is built on speed and reliability, ensuring that Logos can extend cloud and data center network connectivity to fixed, maritime, and aerial terminals around the world.

Our team at Logos is comprised of highly skilled engineers with extensive backgrounds in networking and satellite technologies, ensuring that we push the boundaries of what's possible in satellite connectivity.

Position Overview

In the role of Precise Orbit Determination Engineer, you will spearhead the architecture and software development for the ground-based orbit estimation service within the Logos Space satellite network. Your responsibilities will include processing a variety of tracking data, such as GNSS observations and ground station ranges, to accurately reconstruct and forecast satellite ephemerides. This critical work facilitates the seamless scheduling of operations and maintenance across the Logos Space constellations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Estimation Architecture: Architect and sustain the ground-based Orbit Determination (OD) pipeline utilizing Extended Kalman Filtering (EKF), Least Squares, or comparable batch estimation frameworks.
  • High-Fidelity Modeling: Develop and implement advanced force models including high-degree gravity fields, solar radiation pressure, atmospheric drag, and third-body perturbations to achieve superior prediction accuracy, along with clock parameter estimation.
  • Data Fusion: Create algorithms to integrate and fuse GPS/GNSS and similar PNT source telemetry with ground-based ranging data, producing robust and precise satellite ephemeris estimates.
  • Calibration & Validation: Regularly perform cross-calibration analyses between ground-truth POD and onboard navigation systems to ensure consistency across the fleet.

Qualifications

  • Education: MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Geomatics, or Physics, specializing in Estimation Theory or Astrodynamics.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in orbit determination for LEO satellites.

About Logos Space

Logos Space is at the forefront of satellite technology, developing LEO satellite systems tailored to provide high-performance connectivity solutions to commercial and government sectors. Our mission is to ensure reliable and resilient satellite-based connectivity worldwide, supported by a team of seasoned engineers with vast industry experience.

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