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Logos Space · 15 hours ago

Precise Orbit Determination Engineer

positionRedwood City, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Logos Space is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system designed to provide high-performance satellite-based connectivity services. The Precise Orbit Determination Engineer will lead the development of architecture and software for orbit estimation, processing tracking data to ensure accurate satellite ephemerides for operational scheduling.

Business Information SystemsCloud ComputingEnterpriseSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Design and maintain the ground-based Orbit Determination (OD) pipeline using Extended Kalman Filtering (EKF), Least Squares, and/or similar batch estimation frameworks
Implement advanced force models (high-degree gravity fields, solar radiation pressure, atmospheric drag, and third-body perturbations) to achieve high prediction accuracy. Scope also includes clock parameter estimation
Develop algorithms to ingest and fuse GPS/GNSS and similar PNT source telemetry with ground-based ranging data, to produce robust and precise satellite ephemeris estimates
Conduct regular cross-calibration analyses between ground-truth POD and onboard navigation systems to ensure fleet-wide consistency

Qualification

Kalman FilteringOrbit DeterminationC++PythonStatistical AnalysisPOD TechniquesGNSSTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Geomatics, or Physics with a specialization in Estimation Theory or Astrodynamics
5+ years of experience in orbit determination for LEO satellites
Deep expertise in Kalman Filtering, weighted least squares, and statistical analysis
Knowledge of Reference Frames (ITRF, J2000) and time systems (UTC, TAI time)
Working knowledge of onboard, real-time OD algorithms used in GN&C systems
Experience automating large-scale batch POD processing for constellations
Proficiency in C++ or Python for building high-performance numerical estimation engines
Familiarity with POD techniques such as DGPS and RTK and experience with tools such as STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer, OreKit, etc

Company

Logos Space

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Logos Space is a new satellite communications company focused on providing resilient connectivity solutions for enterprise customers.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Redwood City, California, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://www.logosspace.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$50M
Key Investors
US Innovative Technology Fund
2025-06-12Series A· $50M

Leadership Team

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Milo Medin
CEO and Founder
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