As a Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer, I support satellite operations across all mission phases, assisting with orbital maneuvers and maintaining constellation alignment. I collaborate with multiple teams to execute procedures, monitor performance, and respond to anomalies.
Prepare satellites for launch: maintain documentation, review parameters, conduct risk assessments, and ensure operational readiness.
Coordinate launch and early orbit operations, track telemetry, confirm deployment, and respond to anomalies in real-time.
Conduct post-deployment checks, monitor orbit and systems, support early maneuvers, and confirm operational readiness.
Maintain constellation geometry, perform station-keeping maneuvers, and plan end-of-life disposal procedures.
I contributed to multi-satellite operations across all phases, supporting operational continuity and coordinated maneuvers. This experience strengthened my technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and decision-making skills.
This role allowed me to grow technically and professionally, building resilience, leadership, and a broad understanding of flight dynamics operations.
Third Falcon 9 mission deploying 24 Project Kuiper satellites.
Launch vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9.
Launch date/time: Monday, October 13, 9:58 p.m. EDT.
Number of satellites: 24.
Launch site: Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS.
Third Atlas V production launch of 27 satellites for Project Kuiper.
Launch vehicle: ULA Atlas V 551.
Launch date: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 8:09 a.m. EDT.
Number of satellites: 27.
Launch site: Space Launch Complex-41, Cape Canaveral SFS.
Second Falcon 9 mission for Project Kuiper; expanding the constellation.
Launch vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9.
Launch date/time: Monday, August 11, 2025, 8:35 a.m. EDT.
Number of satellites: 24.
Launch site: Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS.
First Falcon 9 flight carrying 24 Project Kuiper satellites.
Launch vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9.
Launch date/time: Wednesday, July 16, 2:30 a.m. EDT.
Number of satellites: 24.
Launch site: Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS.
Second production batch (27 satellites) launched via Atlas V 551.
Launch vehicle: ULA Atlas V 551.
Launch date/time: Monday, June 23, 2025, 6:54 a.m. EDT.
Number of satellites: 27.
Launch site: Space Launch Complex-41, Cape Canaveral SFS.
First full‑scale production launch of 27 satellites by Project Kuiper.
Launch vehicle: ULA Atlas V 551.
Launch date/time: Monday, April 28, 2025, 7:01 p.m. EDT.
Number of satellites: 27.
Launch site: Space Launch Complex-41, Cape Canaveral SFS.
Two prototype satellites launched to validate systems for Project Kuiper.
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