Backend Engineer for Satellite Mission Operations

Loft Orbital Solutions; San Francisco, Golden (CA, CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A satellite operations company is hiring a Backend Engineer in San Francisco. The role involves developing backend systems that support satellite fleet operations and collaborating across teams to integrate new capabilities. Candidates should have strong Python skills, Docker experience, and demonstrated API design abilities. The position also allows participation in spacecraft operations through training. Salary ranges from $140,000 to $190,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Solid Python development experience in a production environment.
• Experience developing with Docker and container-based technologies.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Proven API design skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend tools for satellite operations.
• Handle commands and telemetry across multiple satellite systems.
• Write production backend code in Python.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate new satellite capabilities.
• Support internal users of mission control.
• Participate in spacecraft operations through SatDevOps.

Skills

Python development

Docker

Backend web development frameworks

API design

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Postgres

Kubernetes

InfluxDB

Job description

A satellite operations company is hiring a Backend Engineer in San Francisco. The role involves developing backend systems that support satellite fleet operations and collaborating across teams to integrate new capabilities. Candidates should have strong Python skills, Docker experience, and demonstrated API design abilities. The position also allows participation in spacecraft operations through training. Salary ranges from $140,000 to $190,000, depending on experience and qualifications.