Sr. Ground Software Engineer

Who we are :

EOI Space is developing and deploying a network of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery.  We aim to deliver timely and actionable data for commercial and defense applications.

We are on our way to achieving many industry firsts.  This demands an ambitious team that thrives on challenges, takes ownership, and collaborates deeply.  EOI Space is looking for a Sr. Ground Software Engineer with full-stack experience to help develop applications in our ground segment software systems. Planning and Scheduling and Order Management are key and evolving portions of the Ground segment that connect our customers to our space vehicle constellation.

What you will do :

Develop software applications that are used by EOI Mission Operations and our end customers to support product ordering and collection planning and scheduling activities

Work hand in hand with Security, Export Compliance, and DevOps / Platform Engineering to ensure we can deploy and maintain ground systems that both customers and EOI mission operations staff work with

Operate in a lean startup environment, maintaining a laser focus on the balance between what we need today and the things we are excited to add and enhance tomorrow

Responsibilities :

Develop and deploy software to on-premises and cloud systems

Work with UX and UI designers to craft elegant, easy-to-use applications using PostgreSQL, Python, and React

Integrate with other Ground Segment applications and services as well as outside data providers to enable prioritized, deconflicted, and realizable collection of imaging orders

Work with the Software Architect, System Engineers, and Ground System SMEs to prioritize, implement, and track feature development for these core systems

Interface with vendors to facilitate integration efforts between various components

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field

5-7 years total experience in professional software engineering

Relevant experience will include Python REST API development, PostgreSQL database, React UI development, Git and Jira, Kubernetes deployment to AWS-managed or customer infrastructure

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000 per year, depending on previous experience. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.

Work Location :

This is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days per week in office in Louisville, CO.