Space Operations Engineer (Embedded Software)

March 16

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Helping organizations meet their sustainability goals with our space-based hyperspectral data monitoring solutions

Oil • Gas • Space • Hyperspectral • Monitoring Services

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Description

• Model tasking scenarios for a constellation of hyperspectral satellites • Perform trade studies on orbit positioning and maneuvers to maximize satellite coverage • Interface with operations and software teams to execute targeted tasking • Test operations plans on ground hardware testbeds and improve software test processes • Work with product team to deliver high fidelity tasking plans • Verify and Validate tasking plans and spacecraft health status • Troubleshoot and resolve payload on-orbit anomalies • Optimize camera and optical systems for critical insights • Develop understanding of flight software and hardware interfaces • Implement onboard algorithms for data-streams • Develop data ingestion and processing capabilities • Implement data corrections using neural networks • Incorporate command and control schemes for payload and spacecraft bus

Requirements

• BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Astronautical Engineering or Computer Science • 3+ years of experience in Aerospace/Space industry • Strong skills in C, C++, Linux Operating System on ARM • Spacecraft operations experience • Ability to code in Python for scripting and automation • Experience with software APIs for telemetry data • Knowledge of embedded communication protocols • Strong skills in data processing pipelines and algorithm optimization Stand out: • MS in Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering or Computer Science • Familiarity with scalable software solutions • Health and Status monitoring of software systems • Understanding of optics, optical alignment, and spacecraft control • Experience with remote sensing data • Expertise in Python and C++ software development

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 - $160,000 per year • Compensation packages determined based on business requirements, experience, and location • Commitment to building a community where everyone belongs and equal opportunity employment • Variety of backgrounds encouraged to apply