Ground Segment Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

As a Ground Segment Software Engineer at Impulse , 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 and architect the ground station network, enabling operators to conduct missions reliably and efficiently. Your work will support a wide range of activities, from near-Earth payload deliveries to Mars surface landers.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated systems for satellite operations and ground system monitoring.
• Design, build, test, and deploy large-scale ground software and mission control systems, including GUIs and automation tools
• Create software tools for operational automation to minimize daily operator tasks
• Support ground segment design and operations, including command & control, mission planning, data processing, and related infrastructure
• Implement real-time systems for telemetry acquisition, processing, and visualization
• Integrate and test ground software with satellites, ground stations, and network infrastructure
• Collaborate with RF, Flight Software, and Space Ops teams to support ground segment hardware testing

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, or related degrees
• 2+ years of experience in spacecraft, ground station, or communication system operations
• 2+ years of Python programming experience, including back-end, front-end, database management scripting, automation, and data analysis
• Familiarity with containerization and service orchestration systems
• ·Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience working with relational database

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience using Grafana and setting up Grafana dashboards
• Familiarity with modern cloud providers, preferably AWS
• Extensive knowledge of satellite communication protocols, including CCSDS
• Experience with ground station hardware and a solid understanding of RF communication principles
• Proficiency with standard RF coding schemes, such as DVB-S2
• Hands-on experience with ground station operations and engineering for LEO and /or GEO orbit missions
• Familiarity with software-defined radio frameworks like GNU Radio or equivalent tools

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 .

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.