Backend Engineer: Satellite Mission Operations & Automation

Cerebras; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Backend Engineer to join their Mission Operations Services team in San Francisco. In this role, you will design and build backend tools that support satellite operations. Candidates must have solid Python development experience, knowledge of Docker, and familiarity with backend frameworks and API design. This position offers the opportunity to participate in spacecraft operations, creating a dynamic and hands-on engineering environment. The salary range is $140,000 - $190,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Python development in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and web development frameworks.
• Proven skills in designing and maintaining APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend tools for satellite operations.
• Handle commands and telemetry across satellite buses.
• Write production-grade backend code in Python.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams for integrations.
• Support internal users of mission control tools.

Skills

Python development

Docker

Backend web development frameworks

API design

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Postgres

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Backend Engineer to join their Mission Operations Services team in San Francisco. In this role, you will design and build backend tools that support satellite operations. Candidates must have solid Python development experience, knowledge of Docker, and familiarity with backend frameworks and API design. This position offers the opportunity to participate in spacecraft operations, creating a dynamic and hands-on engineering environment. The salary range is $140,000 - $190,000 annually.