Senior Software Engineer (SpaceOps Team)

Spire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space analytics company in Glasgow is seeking a Space Operations Software Engineer to improve satellite fleet efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong Python skills, experience in web backend development, and familiarity with data backends. This role offers a hybrid working model requiring a minimum presence in the office three days a week and includes several global perks like generous time off and education assistance.

Benefits

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Fitness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience writing web backend.
• Familiar with Linux, including Bash scripting.
• Familiar with JavaScript development and one JS framework.

Responsibilities

• Build apps for visualizing and analyzing satellite telemetry.
• Develop software for automatic fault detection of spacecraft.
• Interface with satellite operations and ground station teams.

Skills

Python

Linux

JavaScript

Docker

Django

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

Overview

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its data and algorithms provide maritime, aviation, and weather tracking with a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that enable real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

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

As a Space Operations Software Engineer, you will work with a small team in an agile environment 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

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 translate user needs into system requirements and collaborate to iterate on the resultant projects.

Basic Qualifications / Experience

• 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

Preferred/Strong Candidates

• 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 systems using Grafana, Prometheus, or Nagios

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position requires 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.

Global Perks

• Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
• Launch Attendance
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Family Leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

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 data and algorithms provide maritime, aviation, and weather tracking with a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that enable real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer 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.

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