LeoLabs

Launch & Orbit Support Intern

LeoLabs

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

DockerPythonSQLUnix

About the role

  • Support LeoLabs’ Launch and Early Operations (LEOP) products and key data products during orbital launches
  • Automate, optimize, and improve tools used for LEOP and orbit determination
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists to solve complex technical challenges
  • Use LeoLabs’ extensive LEO object data set to prototype analytical and system improvements
  • Transition your solutions from prototype to production as part of our release cycle
  • Work independently and on cross-functional teams
  • Communicate findings clearly through written explanations, visualizations, and weekly team updates

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a STEM field
  • Coursework or experience in physical sciences, data analytics, or related areas
  • Familiarity with orbit mechanics/astrodynamics
  • Experience working in large codebases and scripting in Python, MATLAB, Julia, or similar tools
  • Ability to self-direct and collaborate effectively
  • Familiarity with SQL, Git, Docker, and the Unix command line (preferred)
  • Passion for solving complex scientific or engineering problems (preferred)
  • Prior STEM research experience (preferred)
  • GPA 3.5+ in relevant coursework (preferred)
  • Letter of recommendation from a professor or mentor (preferred)
  • Working knowledge of statistical modeling (preferred).
Benefits
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
PythonMATLABJuliaSQLstatistical modelingorbit mechanicsastrodynamicsscriptingdata analyticslarge codebases
Soft skills
self-directioncollaborationcommunicationproblem-solving