Ground Software Engineer

3 weeks ago

Redondo Beach, United States Impulse Space Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionAs 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 and architect the ground station network, enabling operators to conduct missions reliably and efficiently. Your work will support a wide range of activities, from near-Earth payload deliveries to Mars surface landers.

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


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.
  • Experience developing and debugging web-based charts, graphs, and dashboards
  • Familiarity with source code configuration management and version control concepts
  • Familiarity with database management and data visualization


Preferred Skills and ExperiencePreferred Skills and Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience working with time-series databases
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools
  • Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP, etc)
  • 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

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.


To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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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