# Senior Ground Software Engineer at CesiumAstro

- Company: CesiumAstro
- What the company does: CesiumAstro delivers scalable satellites, terminals, and software-defined systems for the missions that matter—built for performance, ready to deploy. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://www.cesiumastro.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Westminster, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $133K to $161K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/CesiumAstro/d697451e-61bd-495a-90a4-05f0c8b14e7b?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cesiumastro-senior-ground-software-engineer/

## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on satellite ground systems
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience leading a software team through product development
- Prior experience as a satellite operator is required to provide clarity into the true needs of the system being developed
- Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Java, and C++
- Experience in satellite test and data collection applications

Tags: Software

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