Senior Software Engineer (SpaceOps Team)

Spire; München; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading space analytics company in Munich is seeking a Space Operations Software Engineer. You will build applications for monitoring satellite telemetry and ground station operations, and improve the efficiency of the satellite fleet. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience with Python, Javascript, and Linux. This role operates on a hybrid model requiring you to work in-office at least three days a week.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years professional experience writing web backend.
• Familiarity with Linux, including Bash scripting and basic administration.
• Familiarity with Javascript development and at least one framework.

Aufgaben

• Build applications for visualizing and analyzing satellite telemetry.
• Develop software for automatic fault detection and recovery operations.
• Monitor ground station and satellite status.

Kenntnisse

Python

Linux

Javascript

Containers

Tools

Django

Terraform

Ansible

Jobbeschreibung

At Spire, the Space Operations Software team is responsible for preparing for growth using software to automate mission management, improve telemetry monitoring, monitor ground station activity, and provide the tools needed to analyze constellation performance.

What You'll Do as a Space Operations Software Engineer:

As a Space Operations Software Engineer, you will be working with a small team in an agile environment. You will be working on systems and tools that improve the efficiency of the satellite fleet. Some specific areas include:

• Build applications for visualizing and analyzing satellite telemetry
• Build applications for monitoring ground station and satellite status and control satellite operations.
• Develop software to provide automatic fault detection, isolation, and recovery operations for the spacecraft.

Key Skills:

Candidates should have experience implementing systems using Python, including integrating with a diverse set of data stores and cloud services. They will need to interface with the satellite operations and ground station teams to adapt user needs into system requirements and have the experience to collaborate and iterate on the resultant projects.

• 3+ years professional experience writing web backend
• Familiarity with Linux, including Bash scripting and basic system administration
• Familiarity with Javascript development and at least one Javascript framework
• Proficiency using and developing containers for development and production environments

Strong candidates will also possess skills in one or more of the following areas:

• 5+ years of experience with system and web application development using Python
• Familiarity with data backends like S3, RDS, Postgres, Redis, and Elasticsearch
• Experience with Django
• Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Familiarity with Python data visualization libraries
• Experience with Typescript and React
• Experience implementing monitoring and alerting system using systems like Grafana, Prometheus, or Nagios

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses.

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.