Lead Real-Time Satellite Ground Software Engineer

Front Door Defense; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 161,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy real-time ground software for satellite operations from Westminster, Colorado. You will own key telemetry, control, and ground station software, collaborating with hardware, firmware, and network teams to deliver reliable systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on satellite operator experience, strong Python/Java/C++ skills, and a track record of leading software teams through product development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering for satellite ground systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and C++.
• Experience leading a software team through product development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy ground software systems for a new satellite system, including command/control, telemetry, and ground station software.
• Implement real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualization of satellite telemetry.
• Test and validate ground software with satellite, ground stations, and network infrastructure.
• Lead technical direction, mentorship, and collaboration with hardware engineers and other software teams.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Linux/Unix

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy real-time ground software for satellite operations from Westminster, Colorado. You will own key telemetry, control, and ground station software, collaborating with hardware, firmware, and network teams to deliver reliable systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on satellite operator experience, strong Python/Java/C++ skills, and a track record of leading software teams through product development.