Senior Orbital Software Engineer, Space
Core
Design, develop, and integrate on-orbit software solutions for end-to-end mission systems, including legacy integration and multi-domain networking.
Role type
Senior IC orbital software engineer (space systems)
Builds
Modular space capabilities, mission autonomy systems, and ground-based integration interfaces
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Space Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Complex system architecture, algorithm development, fault isolation and recovery, mission autonomy, root cause analysis, technical documentation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Python, Go, Rust, C++, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm, OMS/UCI standards, modular software services
Technologies
Python, Go, Rust, C++, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm
Responsibilities
Architect orbital software systems and interfaces with payload and satellite bus platforms; Develop on-orbit software capabilities and write algorithms to scale mission functions; Integrate legacy systems with new space and ground-based capabilities; Triage issues, determine root causes, and coordinate resolution; Provide technical guidance and oversight to a team developing modular space capabilities; Create and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
