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Ground Software Engineer

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$175,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, CMVC (Configuration Management Version Control), Cloud Computing, Communication Systems, Communications Protocols, Compensation Management, Computer Science, Continuous Integration, Control Systems, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Database Administration, Docker, Government, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Import/Export, Integration Testing, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Network Administration/Management, Network Protocols, Operational Support, Physics, Python Programming/Scripting Language, React.js, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Satellite Communications, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Operations, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), Telemetry, Testing, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vue.js, Web Application Framework, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Redondo Beach, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description


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. 

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 


Minimum Qualifications


  • 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) 


Preferred Skills and Experience


  • 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 

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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