Hybrid Lead Automation Engineer - Optical Ground Stations

Deel; Arizona; Híbrido; USD 130 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Generous equity

Competitive healthcare

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Resumo da oferta

Azora is seeking an Automation Engineer to build the automation backbone for autonomous optical ground stations. You will lead architecture for a growing global network, enabling autonomous passes, calibration, health monitoring, and fault recovery.

You will architect end-to-end automation, develop hardware interfaces for telescopes and sensors, and deliver robust self-test and monitoring across multiple sites with a focus on scalable software practices and team leadership.

Qualificações

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years building automation or control software for physical systems (robotics, observatories, etc.).
• Proficient in Python and a systems language (C++, Rust, or Go).
• Experience with hardware interfaces and protocols: serial, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, CAN.

Responsabilidades

• Architect and implement end-to-end automation for ground station operations, including target acquisition and pass execution.
• Develop hardware control software for telescopes, gimbals, weather sensors, and optical bench instruments.
• Build automated calibration, self-test, and BIT routines for 24/7 operation without on-site staff.
• Design monitoring, alerting, and remote diagnostics across distributed sites.
• Define interfaces between site automation and network-level scheduler/orchestration layer.
• Establish CI/CD, hardware-in-the-loop testing, simulations, and release management.

Conhecimentos

Python

C++

Rust

Go

Automation software

Formação académica

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

Serial interfaces

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

CAN bus

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Azora is seeking an Automation Engineer to build the automation backbone for autonomous optical ground stations. You will lead architecture for a growing global network, enabling autonomous passes, calibration, health monitoring, and fault recovery.

You will architect end-to-end automation, develop hardware interfaces for telescopes and sensors, and deliver robust self-test and monitoring across multiple sites with a focus on scalable software practices and team leadership.