Senior Software Engineer: Spacecraft Command & Control (C2)

EVONA

Denver (CO)

Hybrid

USD 155,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

EVONA, in partnership with a growing space technology company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop low-level Command & Control software linking its platform to spacecraft. The role emphasizes ground-to-vehicle communication layers, telemetry handling, and reliable, unified platform operation.

The ideal candidate has strong Python experience, familiarity with Rust, and exposure to machine-to-machine protocols.

Qualifications

Strong Python development experience (plus Rust is a plus).
Experience building software that communicates with remote machines or embedded hardware.
Hands-on in machine-to-machine communication protocols and space hardware interfaces.
Knowledge of binary serialization, encoding, framing, and error handling.
Experience bringing a protocol/interface from spec to implementation and production.
Ability to explain information flow across physical systems and troubleshoot integration issues.

Responsibilities

Develop the ground-to-vehicle C2 software and formatting of commands.
Integrate with ground-based RF systems and telemetry reception.
Ensure reliable communications across spacecraft via a unified platform.
Work on hardware/software integration problems with ambiguous requirements.
Leverage Kubernetes, DevSecOps, encryption and database skills where applicable.