Software Engineer – Satellite Modeling and Tasking
About The Position
At Array Labs, we are building the world's most advanced satellite radar constellation to create a high-resolution 3D digital twin of the Earth. Our mission is to provide "lidar-like" 3D data and imagery from space, serving critical applications for both commercial and defense customers. This is a deep tech challenge in the truest sense. We're solving complex problems that span hardware, software, and dataâfrom designing satellite systems for the harshness of space to building the massive "data factory" that turns raw sensor data into beautiful 3D products. We are looking for first-principles engineers who want to build, deploy, and scale a one-of-a-kind, vertically-integrated system from the ground up. Positions from mid-level to staff software engineer available
Requirements
- Bachelorâs degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, with 3+ years of experience
- At least two of the preferred skill and experiences listed
- Experience developing autonomous systems and integrating them into larger operational frameworks.
- Understanding of how to create, configure, and manage Docker containers
- Experience with continuous integration systems and automated test execution pipelines (Gitlab preferred).
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Rust.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with database systems and CRUD operations in database management, preferably PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation
- Experience with physics-based software packages and/or model-based digital engineering tools
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of precision orbit determination methods
- Familiarity with FreeFlyer, STK GMAT, and/or custom-developed equivalent
- Familiarity with satellite dynamics, including orbit determination, attitude control systems, and station-keeping maneuvers.
- Experience with flight software and embedded systems
- Experience setting up automated hardware in the loop (HIL) test benches
- Familiarity with satellite mission operations and/or Ground Station as a Service providers
- Experience with geospatial, remote sensing, 3D data, and/or digital signal processing techniques (e.g. SAR and optical satellite imagery, LiDAR point clouds).
Responsibilities
- Responsible for building and implementing automation solutions for spacecraft and ground station for operating swarms of coordinated imaging satellites
- Implement controllers developed by GNC engineers to plan and execute satellite maneuvers, including orbit corrections and station-keeping, to optimize satellite positions and performance.
- Develop and maintain mission planning software that integrates mission design, operational concepts, and flight hardware requirements
- Design and implement systems to manage asynchronous data streams, integrating real-time information to generate and upload new decisions and schedules
- Design architecture concepts considering spacecraft coordination, payload and system budget capabilities, data collection requirements, autonomy, and mission operations
- Implement automation and algorithms for precise orbit determination of Array Labs and GNSS satellites
- Evolve and implement models to characterize vehicles and satellite systems propulsion, power, precision, navigation, timing, and tracking requirements
- Optimize schedules to maximize imagery opportunities based on imaging priorities and system capabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
