Ground Software Engineer

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.   At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience as a satellite operator, offering unique insights into the systems they will be building and integrating.    Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the company. You will work closely with the engineering team, program management to ensure the successful build and launch of our satellite. Element will be the largest, most powerful rideshare satellite in LEO. We’re launching eight of them in the next four years, starting with our first launch this year.  Together, our small team will design, build, and iterate to reduce mass and cost while increasing performance, reliability, and manufacturability of a new generation of satellites. Let’s build! 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the design, development, and deployment of ground software systems for a new satellite system, including command and control, telemetry, telemetry database, and ground station software. 
• Rapidly execute to produce a simple, reliable ground system. 
• Implement real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualization systems for satellite telemetry. 
• Integrate and test ground software with satellite, ground stations, and network infrastructure. 
• Develop automated systems for satellite operation and ground system monitoring. 
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of ground software, including simulations and real-world scenarios. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues encountered during satellite operations. 
• Conduct tests with ground networks, spacecraft software and hardware simulators. 
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, satellite operators, and other software teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.