Senior Software Architect, Ground Segment for Space Ops

Umbra; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company contributions

Stock Options

Free lunch in office

Job summary

A space technology firm is seeking a Software Architect to develop and implement software solutions for satellite operations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and expertise in Python and cloud services. The position is based in Santa Barbara, CA, or Arlington, VA, offering a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $220,000. Benefits include flexible time off and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience developing highly available web services.
• Experience building software to automate space operations.
• Foundational understanding of software architecture and automated testing patterns.
• 4+ years of professional experience developing automated build and test pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, build, test, and maintain applications that run satellites.
• Architect and implement software solutions to meet system requirements.
• Provide software architecture expertise to engineering teams.
• Establish and adhere to DevOps practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Systems thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

Postgres

Job description

A space technology firm is seeking a Software Architect to develop and implement software solutions for satellite operations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and expertise in Python and cloud services. The position is based in Santa Barbara, CA, or Arlington, VA, offering a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $220,000. Benefits include flexible time off and comprehensive health coverage.