Mission Planning Software Engineer – Satellite Constellations at GalaxEye Space

, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mission Planning, Astrodynamics, Optimization, Software Engineering, Python, Orbital Mechanics, Satellite Operations, Numerical Methods, Heuristic Techniques, Kalman Filters, C++, R&D Environments, Telemetry, Operational Feedback, Ground Segment Integration, Tasking and Scheduling

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

GalaxEye is building next-generation multi-sensor Earth observation satellites by integrating SAR and multispectral imaging on a single platform. As a Mission Planning Software Engineer – Satellite Constellations, you will design and develop mission planning software used to simulate, plan, and operate GalaxEye’s satellite constellation. You will work at the intersection of astrodynamics, optimization, and software engineering to build tools for orbit simulation, tasking, scheduling, and operational planning. This role is part of the Mission Design & Planning team and involves close collaboration with flight dynamics, payload, ground segment, and operations teams. The software you develop will be used directly by the Mission Control Center for real mission operations. Key responsibilities include: Designing and implementing mission planning algorithms for satellite tasking, scheduling, and resource allocation Modeling orbital dynamics, sensor geometry, and operational constraints such as power, downlink, duty cycles, and ground station visibility Developing Python-based tools for orbit and attitude propagation, access and coverage analysis, and pass prediction Prototyping and benchmarking heuristic and optimization-based planning approaches under real-world constraints Building modular, tested, and production-ready software that evolves from R&D prototypes Integrating planning logic with ground segment and mission control systems Running system-level trade studies for constellation design and CONOPS evaluation Supporting on-orbit operations by refining tools using telemetry and operational feedback Requirements B.Tech/B.E./M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field such as Applied Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science with strong astrodynamics exposure Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, mission analysis, and satellite operations (LEO, ground tracks, coverage, pointing, power and downlink constraints) Proficiency in Python for scientific computing (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas) Hands-on experience with at least one mission design or orbit analysis tool/library (STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, Orekit, Poliastro, Basilisk, or equivalent) Solid software engineering practices including Git-based workflows, clean modular code, and unit/integration testing Working knowledge of numerical methods and optimization techniques (linear/nonlinear programming, discrete optimization, or heuristics) Ability to clearly communicate technical decisions using plots, metrics, and concise documentation Preferred / Nice to Have Experience with mission planning, tasking, or scheduling for Earth observation satellites Exposure to estimation and filtering techniques such as Kalman filters or batch least squares Familiarity with Rust or C++ for performance-critical simulations Experience deploying mission software used by operations teams Prior work on SAR or multispectral imaging missions Experience working in R&D environments transitioning tools to operational use Benefits Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards High ownership role with direct impact on flight dynamics and mission operations Opportunity to work on cutting-edge multi-sensor satellite constellations Fast-paced, engineering-driven environment with strong learning opportunities Flexible working hours and openness to new tools and ideas Close collaboration with the founding team and senior technical leaders Access to advisors and partners with deep expertise in space systems and mission operations

Responsibilities

Design and implement mission planning algorithms for satellite tasking and scheduling. Collaborate with various teams to integrate planning logic with ground segment and mission control systems.