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About the role
As a Principal Satellite Ground Software Engineer, you'll set the technical direction for the ground segment: the architecture that takes us from operating single satellites with hands-on passes to operating a constellation with minimal operator involvement. You'll make the build/buy/extend calls on core infrastructure and be responsible for ground segment readiness at every launch.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience developing ground systems software (services, APIs, and applications)
- Experience setting technical direction for a ground segment or comparable real-time infrastructure
- Experience taking satellites, or a comparable hardware fleet, through launch, commissioning, and sustained operations
- Experience deploying and operating software on AWS, including container orchestration with Kubernetes and CI/CD systems
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, routing, VPNs, and secure connectivity
More about this role
At Reflect, you will be expected to move fast, have a lot of ownership and, most importantly, be able to effect change. If this excites you, we are interested in hearing about your best work and accomplishments across any domain and from any points in your life.
As a Principal Satellite Ground Software Engineer, you'll set the technical direction for the ground segment: the architecture that takes us from operating single satellites with hands-on passes to operating a constellation with minimal operator involvement. You'll make the build/buy/extend calls on core infrastructure and be responsible for ground segment readiness at every launch.
This is a hands-on role on a small team. You'll write code, deploy and operate what you build, and troubleshoot issues that span software, networks, and hardware. You'll also mentor engineers, review designs across the team, and make the architectural decisions the rest of the ground segment builds on.
Define the ground segment architecture and technical roadmap: command and telemetry systems, ground station network strategy, data infrastructure, and automation
Make build/buy/extend decisions on command and control infrastructure, mission...
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