Principal Ground Software Engineer

Job Description

Set the technical direction and architecture for the satellite ground segment to enable constellation-scale operations with minimal manual involvement. Lead the design and deployment of command and control infrastructure, security protocols, and automation for launch and sustained operations.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and over 10 years of experience developing ground systems software and real-time infrastructure. Proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust, along with experience in AWS, Kubernetes, and satellite networking is essential.

Key Skills: Ground Segment Architecture, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Python, C++, Rust, Networking Protocols, Linux, Satellite Operations, Telemetry Systems, Mission Planning, Container Orchestration, Real-time Data, Security Architecture, Hardware-in-the-loop Testing

Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401K, Unlimited paid time off, Daily healthy lunches