5h ago

Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services

Seattle, WA; Herndon, VA; Remote
full-timesenior Remotespace technology / satellite imagery intelligence

Tech Stack

Description

You will build autonomous software controlling BlackSky's satellite constellation, developing cloud-native microservices and bridging hardware interfaces with cloud systems. Your work ensures mission-critical satellite operations run 24/7 with minimal human intervention, requiring precision and reliability in a high-stakes environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in CS or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 6+ years professional software development experience
  • Proficiency in Go, Python, or C++
  • Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCS, Azure)
  • Strong emphasis on safety, test coverage, and reliability

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain software for autonomous satellite operations and real-time tasking
  • Develop services integrating ground station infrastructure and satellite communication protocols
  • Build cloud-native microservices to support satellite tasking and monitoring
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine technical requirements
  • Support on-call rotations, launch operations, and troubleshooting of live systems
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