Software Engineer, Missions Software

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer, Missions Software based in the United States. This role offers the opportunity to build and enhance mission-critical software that supports the operation of an advanced fleet of satellites.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and automation tools that support satellite mission operations.
• Build, enhance, and maintain RESTful HTTP APIs while continuously improving existing software architecture.
• Design, deploy, and support reliable infrastructure for mission-critical applications and distributed services.
• Collaborate with engineering, satellite operations, and product teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions.
• Develop automated testing, participate in code reviews, and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements that increase system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2-3 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python development.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar technologies.
• Experience with automated testing, version control, code reviews, and CI/CD workflows using tools such as GitLab CI, Docker, or equivalent.
• Strong Linux system administration and development skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems independently in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), infrastructure automation (Ansible, Kubernetes, Terraform), monitoring tools (Datadog, Sentry), microservices architecture, or aerospace systems is considered a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from USD $100,300-$125,400 nationally, with higher salary bands available in select locations based on market and experience.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities and equity awards.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and additional company-wide wellness days.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Home office reimbursement along with monthly phone and internet stipend.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to professional learning resources.
• Commute benefits for employees located near office locations.
• Paid volunteer time to support community engagement initiatives.