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Sr. Software Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA💼 Full-time💰 $165,000–$165,000🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-26

Core

Building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, secure systems for government access to space, and next-gen communication/sensing software for national security efforts.

Role type

Senior Software Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Builds

Secure satellite control systems, ground-based command and control software, and simulation tools for flight-like testing.

Domain

Aerospace / National Security / Satellite Communications

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C/C++, Python, Linux development, computer architecture, networking protocols, debugging, performance optimization, unit testing

Preferred skills

Linux kernel development, high-performance C++, image data processing, machine learning, math and physics knowledge

Technologies

Linux, C++, Python, ARM, PowerPC, x86, TCP, UDP

Responsibilities

Write high-quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and microcontrollers; Implement networking technologies to direct data across satellites and ground operations; Build automated ground-based software systems integrating smart data processing with satellite command and control; Develop models and simulations for flight-like vehicle software testing and network performance analysis; Invent new systems for continuous integration, release, and data analysis.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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