Space Systems Software Engineer II — Stock Options

CesiumAstro; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Westminster, CO, is seeking a Software Engineer II to develop and modernize space-grade software and full-stack applications for mission systems. You will collaborate with space system engineers, operators, and mission integrators to deliver secure, scalable software in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in software or related field, 2+ years of experience, and proficiency in C++/Rust/C# with Docker and REST/microservices. U.S.

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#

REST APIs

Microservices

DevSecOps

Embedded development

Cloud development

DLT/Blockchain

UI frameworks (React/Vue/Blazor)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

CesiumAstro in Westminster, CO, is seeking a Software Engineer II to develop and modernize space-grade software and full-stack applications for mission systems. You will collaborate with space system engineers, operators, and mission integrators to deliver secure, scalable software in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in software or related field, 2+ years of experience, and proficiency in C++/Rust/C# with Docker and REST/microservices. U.S.