Ground Software EngineerImpulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA, US
Ground Software Engineer
Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA, US
[job_card.30_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
- [job_card.full_time]
- [job_card.permanent]
- [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
[job_card.job_description]
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.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Description
As 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 that enable operators to conduct missions reliably and efficiently. Your work will support a wide range of activities, from near-Earth payload deliveries to geostationary orbit operations.
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
- Integrate and test ground software with satellite, ground stations, and network infrastructure
- Implement real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualization systems for satellite telemetry
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.
- Demonstrated experience working in Python for backend services, scripting, and data processing
- Experience with modern web frameworks such as Vue.js or React for building responsive UIs
- Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP, etc)
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience working with time-series databases
- 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
- Strong knowledge of satellite communication protocols, such as CCSDS
- Familiarity with source code configuration management and version control concepts
- Familiarity with database management and data visualization
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.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.
Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
[job_alerts.create_a_job]
Ground Software Engineer • Redondo Beach, CA, US
[internal_linking.similar_jobs]
You will design software systems that enable operators to conduct missions reliably and efficiently.Your work will support a wide range of activities, from near-Earth payload deliveries to geostati...[show_more]
Job Description Job Description Embedded Software Engineer We are seeking a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer to support embedded software development and hardware-software integration activities...[show_more]
A pioneering space technology firm in Long Beach is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement complex web applications for artificial gravity stations.This role targets seasoned en...[show_more]
A leading aerospace research firm is seeking an Engineering Specialist in El Segundo, CA.You will lead system architecture studies and collaborate with diverse teams to define capabilities for spac...[show_more]
A leading technology firm in California seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop advanced software solutions for national security projects.Candidates should possess a BS degree in Co...[show_more] The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.As the operator of a federally funded resea...[show_more] 
A leading aerospace company in El Segundo seeks a seasoned software architect.Candidates should possess extensive experience in software architecture and strong familiarity with SATCOM systems.The ...[show_more]
A major defense contractor is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA.The role involves defining mission autonomy architecture and developing roadmaps for solutions.Candidates sh...[show_more]
At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation.Both con...[show_more]
Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing str...[show_more]
A leading defense technology firm located in El Segundo, California, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and deploy high-performance backend systems.The ideal candidate will have ov...[show_more]
A technology company in El Segundo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop software systems for next-generation automated drilling rigs.This role involves integrating software with hardwar...[show_more]
Series B Startup | $500 Valuation | Revolutionizing Hardware Testing.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Caitlyn Hardy.Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resu...[show_more]
Analyze, design and develop tests and test-automation suites.Design, create and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.Test software development methodolo...[show_more]
The Advanced Software Engineer designs, builds, and operates cloud-native web applications that power our business.This role blends strong technical skills with a collaborative mindset to deliver s...[show_more] Career Opportunities with Special Aerospace Services.Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence.From hypersonics and missile defense to harden...[show_more] 
A leading analytics software company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build an isolated execution environment for safely running customer code on their Cloud Platform.Ideal candi...[show_more]
A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its team in El Segundo, California.The ideal candidate will design and develop software for critical national security sys...[show_more]
Ground Software Engineer Redondo Beach
Impulsespace • Redondo Beach, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time] +1
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Embedded Software Engineer
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company • Long Beach, California, US
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_1_day] • [promoted]
Senior Software Engineer, Ground Systems for Habitats
Vast Space LLC • Long Beach, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Senior Ground System Architect - Space & Defense (Onsite)
The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Senior Software Engineer – Space Systems & Security
KBR, Inc. • El Segundo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Ground System Architect/Sr. Ground System Architect
The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Senior SATCOM Ground Systems Architect
Pace Runners • El Segundo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
Principal Mission Autonomy Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Senior Software Engineer, Flight Software
Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Senior Flight Software Engineer
Next Matter • Torrance, CA, United States
[job_card.permanent]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Senior Software Engineer – Legion Platform
Picogrid, Inc. • El Segundo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Senior Software Engineer — Edge, Real-Time Industrial Rig Systems
Durin • El Segundo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Jobot • Los Angeles, CA, US
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Sofware Engineer
TradeJobsWorkForce • 91331 Los Angeles, CA, US
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
Advanced Software Engineer
Relativity • Los Angeles, California, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
Software Architect - ESS Ground
Pace Runners • El Segundo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Isolation & Security
Alteryx Inc. • Los Angeles, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
Senior Software Engineer – Space Defense & SE&I Lead
KBR, Inc • El Segundo, CA, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]