CesiumAstro

Senior Ground Software Engineer II

Westminster, Colorado, United States

$135-160k

Full Time

2 hours ago

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Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer II to join our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing software for leading-edge communications satellites, we would like to hear from you.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and deploy ground software systems for a new satellite system, including command and control, telemetry, telemetry database, and ground station software.
Rapidly execute to produce a simple, reliable ground system.
Implement real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualization systems for satellite telemetry.
Integrate and test ground software with satellite, ground stations, and network infrastructure.
Develop automated systems for satellite operation and ground system monitoring.
Conduct rigorous testing and validation of ground software, including simulations and real-world scenarios.
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues encountered during satellite operations.
Conduct tests with ground networks, spacecraft software and hardware simulators.
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, satellite operators, and other software teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the software development team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on satellite ground systems.
Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Ruby, Java, and C++
Experience in spaceflight operations, satellite test and data collection applications.
Knowledge of satellite communication protocols, such as CCSDS and CSP.
Familiarity with containerization, automation and infrastructure (Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-based ground segments, etc.).
Experience with software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices specific to satellite and ground systems.
Strong problem-solving-skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex software issues in real-time.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with the Space Development Agency NEBULA standard.
Familiarity with OpenC3 COSMOS.
Experience with network architectures and protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP.
Experience with load balancing network applications and managing cloud-based systems.
Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems and system administration.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.