Staff Software Engineer, Space Mission Systems

Airbus Ventures; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro in the United States is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead software modernization across space-centric programs. You will work in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating with space system engineers, mission operators, and analysts.

You will design microservices, DevSecOps pipelines, and UI/UX for mission control while mentoring junior engineers and helping shape the product. This role requires DoD/IC experience and a security mindset, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Experience architecting microservices, APIs, message buses, and high-availability systems.
• Expertise integrating and testing software for space-based or ground mission systems.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and guide design decisions.
• Experience with DoD/IC programs, ATO processes, or DevSecOps on classified systems.

Responsibilities

• Build modern full-stack applications in support of space mission systems.
• Develop distributed applications leveraging microservices, cloud-native architectures, and 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 shape the product.

Skills

Technical leadership

Microservices architecture

DevSecOps

Cloud platforms

Mentoring

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

AWS

GovCloud

Job description

CesiumAstro in the United States is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead software modernization across space-centric programs. You will work in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating with space system engineers, mission operators, and analysts.

You will design microservices, DevSecOps pipelines, and UI/UX for mission control while mentoring junior engineers and helping shape the product. This role requires DoD/IC experience and a security mindset, with travel up to 10%.