Senior Software Architect

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Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity.

Our mission is to deliver global omniscience.

To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create the solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet's most pressing needs.

We're helping to create a brand new industry that has never meaningfully existed before.

Are you in?

We are on the lookout for a passionate Software Architect to craft and implement a robust ground segment that aligns with the unique operational and security demands of Umbra Mission Solutions programs. In this role, you will break down and develop requirements, design the software architecture, write code, and rigorously test services across the ground architecture, encompassing command, control, communications, and scheduling.

This is an exciting chance to conceive and introduce innovative features and capabilities that enhance Umbra's current software framework, specifically tailored to the unique needs of our Mission Solutions programs. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented problem solver, an outstanding communicator, and possesses a keen systems-thinking perspective.

Our aim is to hire this position to work in Umbra's Arlington, VA, or Santa Barbara, CA (moving to Goleta, CA in Juneoffice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype, build, test, and maintain applications that run our satellites and tackle a variety of problems, including automating spacecraft operations, mission scheduling, command and telemetry pipeline, mission data pipeline, and anomaly response.

• Architect and implement software solutions to meet high-level system requirements while managing interfaces with other components of the system.

• Provide key software architecture expertise to cross-functional engineering teams.

• Help establish and adhere to Dev Ops practices that ensure that customer and satellite-operational needs are met with quality and performance.

• Other professional duties as assigned.
Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of professional experience developing highly available web services with server-side scripting languages, preferably Python.

• Experience building software to automate space operations.

• Demonstrated foundational understanding of software architecture, event-driven microservices, interface design, and automated testing patterns.

• 4+ years of professional experience developing automated build and test pipelines in a CI/CD lifecycle.

• Experience with database-backed applications and relational database concepts, preferably Postgres.

• Solid understanding of cloud and application security, access control, and identity management.

• Good communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and willingness to learn new skills and technology.

• Experience developing Kubernetes/Docker containerized services.

• Current security clearance or willingness and ability to acquire one.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment.
Desired Qualifications

• Strong understanding of infrastructure monitoring principles, best practices, and implementation.

• Experience designing and documenting commercial APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI.

• Experience working within an R&D environment, including prototyping and systems engineering.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance, read-in within the past two years.
Benefits

• Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)

• Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental,…