Real-Time Space Systems Software Engineer

Astra; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra is seeking a Software Engineer to build systems supporting rocket testing, manufacturing, and launch operations. You will develop tools for automation and data collection, working closely with hardware and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in software engineering, strong Python skills, and understands cloud-native services. Join Astra to contribute to innovative aerospace solutions!

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of software engineering experience.
• Proven ability to deliver software in cross-functional environments.
• Experience with cloud-native services and telemetry systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based systems for automation.
• Build tools for telemetry data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to identify software needs.

Skills

Python development

System design

Data pipelines

APIs

Cloud-native services

Telemetry systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

REST/gRPC

Job description

Astra is seeking a Software Engineer to build systems supporting rocket testing, manufacturing, and launch operations. You will develop tools for automation and data collection, working closely with hardware and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in software engineering, strong Python skills, and understands cloud-native services. Join Astra to contribute to innovative aerospace solutions!