Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Satellite Ground & Control (Remote)

BlackSky; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental, and vision

15 days of PTO

401(k) employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Parental leave

Corporate discounts and swag

Job summary

BlackSky in Seattle is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Ground & Control Services. The role involves designing and maintaining software for autonomous satellite operations, interfacing with ground stations and ensuring real-time communications.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, at least six years of experience, and proficiency in programming languages like Go or Python. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k), and 15 days of PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of professional software development experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Some roles may require U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain software for autonomous satellite operations.
• Develop services for satellite communication protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for technical requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in programming languages (Go, Python, C++)

Experience in microservices and cloud environments

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

BlackSky in Seattle is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Ground & Control Services. The role involves designing and maintaining software for autonomous satellite operations, interfacing with ground stations and ensuring real-time communications.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, at least six years of experience, and proficiency in programming languages like Go or Python. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k), and 15 days of PTO.