Software Architecture and Systems Software Engineer
Core
Design, maintain, and operate the Spacelift Telemetry Acquisition and Reporting System (STARS) to process, analyze, and archive launch vehicle telemetry data for SpaceX Falcon and ULA Vulcan vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Software Engineer (Project Engineer)
Builds
Telemetry processing pipelines, data storage/retransmission systems, and desktop applications for launch vehicle checkout.
Domain
Aerospace defense / Launch vehicle telemetry systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Java, Python, C/C++, Perl, Linux systems administration, Windows systems administration, telemetry transport systems (optical/electrical), automated engineering workflows, networking equipment troubleshooting, data recording systems, datalink validation
Preferred skills
DevOps, Jenkins, Selenium, Docker, Kubernetes, launch vehicle telemetry data standards, range operations
Responsibilities
Configure systems to receive, record, and relay voice, video, and data for launch vehicle processing; troubleshoot data, voice, video, and timing circuits; validate datalinks for nominal performance; participate in the STARS Engineering Review Board; maintain facility support systems (HVAC, CRAC, UPS, generators); create and optimize desktop applications for automated test setups and data collection.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership of large technical efforts
