AI Satellite Software Engineer - Real-Time Systems

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Software Engineer for the Starmind program to develop real-time software for satellites and ground systems. You will own modules across gateways, satellites, user terminals, and testing environments, delivering reliable, high-performance code.

Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ experience on Linux, distributed systems, and a track record of shipping production software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, engineering, math, or science, or 2+ years of software development experience.
• Experience writing C, C++, or assembly.
• Experience in Linux-based application development and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable, real-time software for gateways, satellites, and user terminals.
• Lead architecture and design reviews; develop prototypes and experiments.
• Create tools for deployment, data analysis, and testing across environments.
• Support CI/CD and release processes.

Skills

C

C++

Assembly

Linux

Distributed systems

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years software development

Tools

GCC/Clang

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Software Engineer for the Starmind program to develop real-time software for satellites and ground systems. You will own modules across gateways, satellites, user terminals, and testing environments, delivering reliable, high-performance code.

Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ experience on Linux, distributed systems, and a track record of shipping production software.