SkillBridge Opportunity: Launch and Orbit Support Analyst

Overview: LeoLabs is offering a SkillBridge opportunity for active-duty service members to join our Launch and Orbit Support Team. You’ll play a key role in supporting space operations and orbital intelligence, contributing to real-time customer support, orbit determination, and launch operations. This hands-on role gives you exposure to cutting-edge radar and orbital systems while developing tools and workflows to increase operational efficiency. 
What You’ll Do: ·       Provide operational support for LeoLabs’ Launch and Early Operations (LEOP) products during orbital launches. ·       Support manual Orbit Determination (OD) tasks, including filter tuning and tracking data validation. ·       Monitor and maintain orbit quality using internal tools and Python scripts. ·       Participate in the on-call rotation to respond to time-sensitive events. ·       Triage and respond to customer inquiries related to orbit data, launch tracking, and catalog accuracy. ·       Contribute to the development, testing, and documentation of internal tools and workflows. ·       Identify repetitive operational tasks and help develop automation strategies. 
What You Bring: ·       Active-duty service member eligible for SkillBridge participation (within 180 days of separation). ·       B.S. in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or related field. ·       Foundational knowledge of orbital mechanics and space operations. ·       Experience with Python, MATLAB, Julia, or other scientific scripting tools. ·       Strong communication and collaboration skills. ·       Preferred: experience with pandas, numpy, matplotlib, SQL, Git, Docker, Unix, or Orbit Determination tools (e.g., AGI ODTK). 
What You’ll Learn / Achieve: ·       Within 1 month: Onboarded into LeoLabs systems and team; begin shadowing live operations. ·       Within 3 months: Participate in on-call rotations, support LEOP missions, and contribute to technical projects. ·       Within 6 months: Improve internal tooling, present project findings, and be recognized as a key contributor. ·       Within 12 months: Proactively identify operational gaps, propose improvements, and participate in cross-functional initiatives. 
Duration: 6 Months
Benefits: ·       Hands-on experience in space operations and orbital intelligence. ·       Mentorship from experienced professionals. ·       Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a mission-driven environment.