Ground Navigation Software Engineer

Logos Space

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Logos Space in San Diego is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop and maintain their Ground Navigation Software (GNS) stack. The role involves backend software development for managing navigation products within their LEO constellation.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in operational software, proficiency in Python or modern C++, and expertise with Docker and Kubernetes. This position offers significant opportunities for impactful work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in operational software and workflow orchestration.
  • Proficiency in a production backend software language.
  • Experience with containerized development workflows.
  • Ability to work across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop backend software for the Ground Navigation Software stack.
  • Design and implement the GNS control plane.
  • Build database schemas and APIs for navigation data.
  • Implement operator-facing tools for system monitoring.

Skills

Python
modern C++
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
automated testing
CI/CD
distributed systems fundamentals
service observability
communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

Job description

Logos Space in San Diego is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop and maintain their Ground Navigation Software (GNS) stack. The role involves backend software development for managing navigation products within their LEO constellation.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in operational software, proficiency in Python or modern C++, and expertise with Docker and Kubernetes. This position offers significant opportunities for impactful work in a fast-paced environment.

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