Ground Software Engineer - Space Systems & Mission Ops

Barrios; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology, Houston, is seeking a Ground Software Engineer to develop web-based ground systems for commanding, telemetry monitoring, and mission planning. You will own the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, and support operations within a multi-disciplinary space engineering environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Mission Operations and hardware teams, rigorous testing, and participation in Agile processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Technology, Physics, or Math from an accredited institution, plus five (5) years of related software development experience.
• Experience with Git-based platforms (e.g., GitLab, GitHub)
• Experience in at least one backend Framework (ASP.NET, Flask, etc)
• Proficiency with Linux commands, system tools, and bash scripting
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming (e.g., C/C++)
• Experience working on cross-disciplinary engineering teams
• Strong communication, coordination, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with customers and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop web-based ground systems for commanding, telemetry monitoring, and mission planning
• Own the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support
• Contribute to Agile development cycles, including sprint planning, integration, and verification activities
• Collaborate with Mission Operations teams to support system integration and readiness
• Support mission operations simulations
• Integrate software solutions in a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Interface with hardware design and development teams
• Provide technical input during major milestones and program reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Git/GitHub

Backend frameworks

Linux/bash

C/C++

Cross-disciplinary teams

Customer collaboration

Communication

Agile development

Education

B.S. in Software Engineering/Computer Engineering/Physics/Math

Tools

GitLab

JIRA

JAMA

Docker

AWS

Grafana

Job description

Barrios Technology, Houston, is seeking a Ground Software Engineer to develop web-based ground systems for commanding, telemetry monitoring, and mission planning. You will own the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, and support operations within a multi-disciplinary space engineering environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Mission Operations and hardware teams, rigorous testing, and participation in Agile processes.