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Socket.dev

Controller

Torrance, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

... satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a ... Partner with leadership on business planning, capital strategy, and operational decision‑making

Northwoodspace

Controller

Torrance, CA · On-site

... satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a ... Partner with leadership on business planning, capital strategy, and operational decision-making

KSAT, INC.

Mission Manager

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$110K - $140K/yr

Summary of Position KSAT is seeking a mid-career Mission Manager to join the Satellite Operations ... Ability to support systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Travel * Travel is ...

KSAT, INC.

Mission Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Summary of Position KSAT is seeking a mid-career Mission Manager to join the Satellite Operations ... Ability to support systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Travel * Travel is ...

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Software Engineer - Satellite Modeling and Tasking

Redwood City, CA • On-site

Array Labs
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world. The Software Engineer will be responsible for building and implementing automation solutions for spacecraft and ground stations, as well as developing mission planning software and optimizing satellite operations.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for building and implementing automation solutions for spacecraft and ground station for operating swarms of coordinated imaging satellites
• Implement controllers developed by GNC engineers to plan and execute satellite maneuvers, including orbit corrections and station-keeping, to optimize satellite positions and performance.
• Develop and maintain mission planning software that integrates mission design, operational concepts, and flight hardware requirements
• Design and implement systems to manage asynchronous data streams, integrating real-time information to generate and upload new decisions and schedules
• Design architecture concepts considering spacecraft coordination, payload and system budget capabilities, data collection requirements, autonomy, and mission operations
• Implement automation and algorithms for precise orbit determination of Array Labs and GNSS satellites
• Evolve and implement models to characterize vehicles and satellite systems propulsion, power, precision, navigation, timing, and tracking requirements
• Optimize schedules to maximize imagery opportunities based on imaging priorities and system capabilities
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, with 3+ years of experience
• At least two of the preferred skill and experiences listed
• Experience developing autonomous systems and integrating them into larger operational frameworks.
• Understanding of how to create, configure, and manage Docker containers
• Experience with continuous integration systems and automated test execution pipelines (Gitlab preferred).
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Rust.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with database systems and CRUD operations in database management, preferably PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation
• Experience with physics-based software packages and/or model-based digital engineering tools
Preferred:
• Knowledge of precision orbit determination methods
• Familiarity with FreeFlyer, STK GMAT, and/or custom-developed equivalent
• Familiarity with satellite dynamics, including orbit determination, attitude control systems, and station-keeping maneuvers.
• Experience with flight software and embedded systems
• Experience setting up automated hardware in the loop (HIL) test benches
• Familiarity with satellite mission operations and/or Ground Station as a Service providers
• Experience with geospatial, remote sensing, 3D data, and/or digital signal processing techniques (e.g. SAR and optical satellite imagery, LiDAR point clouds).
Company:
Array Labs designs and operates space-based radar systems and delivers 3D Earth imagery and geospatial data services. Founded in 2019, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.

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