Chief Software Engineer, Space Ground Systems
Core
Technical lead for high-impact ground Command & Control (C2) systems focused on Space Domain Awareness (SDA), space control, and dynamic space operations.
Role type
Principal/Staff Software Engineer (Space Ground Systems)
Builds
Integrated hardware and software ground systems, Lattice for Space Ground C2, mission planning & scheduling services, and modular backend platforms.
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Satellite Command & Control
Required skills
Distributed backend architecture, Satellite TT&C system integration, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) ground processing, Mission data processing pipelines, Mission planning & scheduling, Classified system deployment, System integration, Backend development (Go/C++/Python/Rust/Java), Container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker), CI/CD
Preferred skills
Defense ground system accreditation processes (DISA STIGs, NIST RMF), Air-gapped environment development, Strategic partnerships management
Technologies
Go, C++, Python, Rust, Java, Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, REST
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and system-level expertise across ground C2 architecture and mission data processing; Lead technical execution and architecture development for key mission areas including SDA and space control C2; Drive the engineering lifecycle for ground segments from early architecture to operational deployment in classified environments; Provide technical mentorship and oversight to a multi-disciplinary engineering team; Perform system-level trade studies to balance risk, cost, schedule, and security accreditation timelines.
