Ground Software Engineer

Vervic Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused company in Huntsville seeks a Ground Software Engineer to develop software primarily in Python and Go for satellite deployments. The role requires familiarity with cloud operations and software integration. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in software development and strong problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Familiarity with cloud platform operations and API integration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop software primarily in Python and Go languages.
• Support Satellite and Space Vehicle payload deployments.
• Integrate external software APIs and handle fault detection.

Skills

Bash scripting

SQL

Python

Go

Linux administration

Kubernetes

Helm

Messaging frameworks

GitLab CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

AWS

ROS2

Job description

Title

Ground Software Engineer

Job Description & Position Responsibilities

Penta Research is seeking a Ground Software Engineer working with a commercial satellite company. The candidate will be responsible for software development primarily in Python and Go languages in AWS environments in support of Satellite and/or Space Vehicle (SV) payload deployments and transport into Low‑Earth Orbit (LEO). The candidate must have familiarity with cloud platform operations, external software API integration, fault detection and recovery, and requirements support. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to work effectively in a rapid‑paced team environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bash scripting experience
• SQL experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in engineering or computer science
• Minimum of 5 years of software development experience
• Experience with Linux server administration
• Experience with Kubernetes and Helm deployments
• Experience with messaging frameworks such as Kinesis, MQTT, ROS2, RabbitMQ, etc.
• Knowledge of software development tools such as GitLab CI/CD
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including the ability to review performance and identify root cause and recommend solutions
• Good verbal and written communication skills, must be able to work independently and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Space Development Agency, NASA experience
• AWS networking configuration experience
• Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2)

EEO Statement

EOE