Orbital Sidekick

Senior Ground Software Operations Engineer

Orbital Sidekick

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Design software architecture that supports efficient upload and download of tasking and imagery data
  • Efficiently model tasking scenarios for a constellation of hyperspectral satellites
  • Perform trade studies on orbit positioning and maneuvers to maximize satellite coverage
  • Interface with the operations and software team to successfully execute targeted tasking with multiple space-based sensors
  • Write and maintain a modeling and simulation codebase that is used by multiple teams
  • Work with the OSK product team to deliver a high fidelity constellation tasking tool from simulation to execution
  • Develop and tune a scheduling algorithm for a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or Aerospace/Mechanical/Astronautical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in the Aerospace/Space/Software industry
  • Experience in verification of tasking plans and spacecraft health and status
  • Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++
  • Firm understanding of Linux/Unix Operating System commands for scripting and commanding
  • Experience using software APIs to receive and send telemetry data
  • Excellent foundations of software architecture, interface design, distributed systems, and testing patterns
  • Strong communication skills with other disciplines and engineers
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Comprehensive health plan including health/dental/vision/wellness
  • Disability and Life insurance
  • 401K program
  • Flexible time off
  • Commuter benefits
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Monthly stipend for internet/cell phone/office expenses
  • Flexible in-office schedule with lunch Tuesday to Thursday in the San Francisco headquarters
  • Off-sites and team-building activities
  • Remote friendly (we hire in-office and remote employees in the United States)
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonC++software architecturemodeling and simulationscheduling algorithmtasking plans verificationdistributed systemsinterface designtesting patternsLinux/Unix
Soft Skills
strong communication skills
Certifications
BS in Computer ScienceBS in Aerospace EngineeringBS in Mechanical EngineeringBS in Astronautical Engineering