Satellite Operations Software Engineer — Autonomous GNC

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is hiring a Software Engineer for Satellite Operations. In this role, you will develop and monitor highly reliable software systems for satellite tasking. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is essential, and your software will directly contribute to mission objectives. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python, with experience in containerization technologies being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, physics or another engineering discipline.
• Development experience in C, C++, Python, or other similar programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete lifecycle of the software and systems you create.
• Develop highly reliable software systems for the tasking and monitoring of satellites.
• Design and implement performant satellite flight software.

Skills

Development experience in C

Development experience in C++

Development experience in Python

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or physics

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is hiring a Software Engineer for Satellite Operations. In this role, you will develop and monitor highly reliable software systems for satellite tasking. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is essential, and your software will directly contribute to mission objectives. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python, with experience in containerization technologies being a plus.