Software Engineer, Satellite Command and Control

EngRadar; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health insurance

Recovery support

Job summary

EngRadar is seeking a highly skilled backend engineer to build and operate ground command-and-control software for satellite systems. You will develop modular capabilities on the Lattice platform to support DoD and IC customers across the space domain.

The role requires 4+ years in distributed backend systems with Go/Rust/C++. A TS/SCI clearance and hardware integration experience are essential, with exposure to gRPC, Protobuf, and Kubernetes in a hardware-connected environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building backend distributed systems with Go, Rust, or C++.
• Experience with gRPC/Protobuf and Kubernetes.
• Eligibility for U.S. Top Secret SCI clearance and hardware integration experience.
• Experience integrating software with physical systems.

Skills

Go

gRPC

Protobuf

Kubernetes

Distributed Systems

Backend Development

CI/CD

Cloud Deployment

Hardware Integration

API Design

Rust

C++

Space C2

Telemetry

Astrodynamics

Networked Services

Job description

Build and operate the ground command-and-control software used to plan missions, command spacecraft, and manage telemetry for satellite systems. Develop modular capabilities on the Lattice software platform to support DoD and IC customers across the space domain.

Requirements

Requires 4+ years of experience building backend distributed systems in Go, Rust, or C++ with gRPC/Protobuf and Kubernetes. Candidates must be eligible for a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance and have experience integrating software with physical systems.

Key Skills

Go, gRPC, Protobuf, Kubernetes, Distributed Systems, Backend Development, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Hardware Integration, API Design, Rust, C++, Space C2, Telemetry, Astrodynamics, Networked Services

Benefits

Equity grants, Health insurance, Recovery support