Experienced Software Engineer

Starfish Space Inc.; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfish Space Inc. is hiring a software engineer to build space environment simulation software and infrastructure that supports the refinement of our autonomous software for the Otter servicing vehicle.

The role will involve building cloud infrastructure, automating simulation analysis, and integrating software with satellite compute hardware in a fast-paced startup. Knowledge of Python and C++, experience with numerical simulations, and a BS degree in CS or Aerospace Engineering are

Qualifications

• Must be a US person (citizen or permanent resident) for ITAR compliance.
• Willing to work from Tukwila, WA.
• Software development education or experience.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Build space environment simulation software and infrastructure to support autonomous software refinement.
• Develop cloud infrastructure, automate simulation analysis, and support integrations with satellite compute hardware.

Skills

Python

C++

Software development

Numerical simulations

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

About Starfish Space

Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satellites. Founded in 2019, Starfish has raised over $150M in venture capital funding and built a team of engineers with experience spanning satellite guidance, navigation, control, and autonomous robotics. Starfish has launched several missions to-date, and is focused on delivering Otter satellite servicing missions for SES, the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, NASA, and others.

Position Description

Satellite servicing missions require spacecraft capable of autonomous, robotic operations in orbit. To fulfill our mission, Starfish has developed the Otter satellite servicing vehicle, which relies on autonomous software technologies to conduct rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking in orbit. These software products are developed and tested in simulation environments, and we are looking to hire a software engineer to support this work. This position will build space environment simulation software and infrastructure to support the refinement of our autonomous software. This role will involve everything ranging from building cloud infrastructure, to automating simulation analysis, to supporting integrations with satellite compute hardware.

Qualifications

• Must be a US person (citizen or permanent resident)
• Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington
• Software development education or experience
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment

Desired Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• B.S. degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar field
• Working knowledge of Python and C++
• Previous experience with numerical simulations

ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.