Software Engineer, Operations
Core
Design and build operations software to command, monitor, and coordinate spacecraft for the Mars 2028 mission, enabling autonomous science collection and data analysis.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (spacecraft operations)
Builds
Command generation, validation, sequencing, telemetry processing, and data dissemination tools for Mars 2028 mission
Domain
Aerospace / Space Exploration / Mission Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, automated test suite design, API/interface definition, cross-functional collaboration, agentic development tools usage, safety-critical software experience
Preferred skills
Mission operations exposure, ground systems experience, constraint-checking software development
Technologies
Python, AI coding agents, simulation/flatsat, hardware-in-the-loop
Responsibilities
Build command generation and validation software; develop automated test suites for telemetry and data pipelines; define external interfaces (ICDs, APIs); automate tooling for anomaly investigation and data pipelines; partner with mission operations and instrument teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC