Ground Software Engineer - Space Transportation San Jose, CA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Software Development
Software Engineer
Come join our growing team of enterprising engineers paving a way to the next frontier of space transportation.
This is a full time opportunity with a host of benefits.
All qualified resumes will be responded to in 24hrs or less.
Due to the nature of this work candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
Build and maintain ground software systems supporting spacecraft automation, testing, and on-orbit mission operations.
Desired SkillsGo programming
Networking fundamentals
Knowledge of spacecraft operations or astrodynamics
Experience with DoD/USG programs; ability to hold a clearance
Backend Core:
Python
Linux server configuration/administration
Kubernetes / Helm deployment
Intermediate
Experience:
SQL, No
SQL, and time-series databases (Postgres, Mongo
DB, Influx
DB)Bash/shell scripting
Frontend development (Vue.js, Type Script/JavaScript)
AWS or Azure cloud services
Microservices, IoT applications, CI/CD
Event systems (Kinesis, ROS2, MQTT, Rabbit
MQ, etc.)Ability to work independently
Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
Validate, test, and enhance vendor/open-source software
Build software supporting spacecraft automation and test infrastructure
Develop tools supporting on-orbit operations and anomaly resolution
BS in Software Engineering or related field
3–5 years experience
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