Ground Software Engineer

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

90d • $125,000 - $175,000

About The Position

As a Ground Software Engineer, you will create and implement intuitive, high-performance user interfaces, utilizing time-series databases for real-time testing and interfacing with space vehicles. You will design software systems that enable operators to conduct missions reliably and efficiently. Your work will support a wide range of activities, from near-Earth payload deliveries to geostationary orbit operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, or related degrees.
• 2+ years of experience with spacecraft, ground station, or other communication system operations
• 2+ years of experience in software development encompassing both back-end and front-end development, as well as database management.
• Demonstrated experience working in Python for backend services, scripting, and data processing
• Experience with modern web frameworks such as Vue.js or React for building responsive UIs
• Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP, etc)

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working with time-series databases
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes containerization and service orchestration systems.
• Experience using Grafana and setting up Grafana dashboards
• Familiarity with modern cloud providers, preferably AWS
• Strong knowledge of satellite communication protocols, such as CCSDS
• Familiarity with source code configuration management and version control concepts
• Familiarity with database management and data visualization

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver large-scale ground software and mission control systems, including operator GUI’s and automation tools
• Develop and implement software tools for operational automation, to reduce day-to-day operator responsibilities
• Support design and operation of the ground segment, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities.
• Develop continuous integration and testing systems in order to confidently deploy new software.
• Support end-to-end spacecraft testing to prepare Impulse hardware for flight
• Implement specific mission data processing applications into existing systems to support payloads and end data users
• Manage mission databases and data distribution
• Integrate and test ground software with satellite, ground stations, and network infrastructure
• Implement real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualization systems for satellite telemetry

Benefits

• Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees