Space Systems Full-Stack Engineer II

Woven; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

CesiumAstro, a leader in space mission software, seeks a Software Engineer II to support DoW and IC programs. You will build full‑stack applications for space mission systems, modernize legacy software, and develop cloud‑native distributed services.

You will also help implement secure DevSecOps practices and UI/UX for operators. Joining CesiumAstro means collaborating with engineers and mission teams in a fast-paced, space-focused environment where your work directly influences critical space

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant field.
• 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Foundation in object-oriented or systems programming (C++, Rust, C#, etc.)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), REST APIs, or microservices
• Exposure to embedded development or cloud development is a plus
• Strong desire to learn space-domain systems, DLT, DevSecOps, and distributed architectures
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Build modern full-stack applications in support of space mission systems.
• Integrate and modernize legacy space-related ground and flight software.
• Develop distributed applications leveraging microservices, cloud-native architectures, and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)/consensus frameworks.
• Support on‑orbit and ground system integration & test, including emulation, simulation, and interface validation.
• Implement DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and secure software practices.
• Develop modern UI/UX interfaces for mission operators and analysts.
• Work closely with space system engineers, mission integrators, and operations teams.
• Contribute to a mission-focused engineering culture where your ideas truly shape the product.

Skills

C++

Rust

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

REST APIs

Microservices

Job description

CesiumAstro, a leader in space mission software, seeks a Software Engineer II to support DoW and IC programs. You will build full‑stack applications for space mission systems, modernize legacy software, and develop cloud‑native distributed services.

You will also help implement secure DevSecOps practices and UI/UX for operators. Joining CesiumAstro means collaborating with engineers and mission teams in a fast-paced, space-focused environment where your work directly influences critical space