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Senior Ground Software Engineer

$115k - $150k

Lunar Outpost

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $115k-$150k

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. Currently, we are seeking aSenior Ground Software Engineerto contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. The main responsibilities of this role include developing cloud-native command and control software for rover missions, shipping production-ready code to AWS environments, and building robust backend systems that interface with spacecraft using industry-standard protocols. This role is full-stack withprimaryfocus on backend developmentyou'lldesign and implement data layers, telemetry processing pipelines, and command interfaces that enable mission control, while contributing to frontend systems as needed.

Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop backend features for Stargate C2 platform supporting lunar rover operations
  • Implement real-time data pipelines handling spacecraft telemetry streams using CCSDS protocols (SPP, AOS, TM/TC)
  • Ship production code to AWS environments using infrastructure-as-code practices (CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK)
  • Develop and deploy containerized microservices within Docker and Kubernetes ecosystems
  • Write high-performance backend services in Node.js and C++ for real-time telemetry processing
  • Contribute to React-based mission control interfaces when frontend work isrequired
  • Develop and release safety-critical software systems following rigorous verification and certification standards

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering,orMath discipline
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Production experience shipping code to cloud environments (AWS preferred)
  • Strongproficiencyin Node.js and C++ development
  • Hands-on experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar) including schema design and query optimization
  • Experience working with object storage systems (S3, Minio, or equivalent)
  • API development and design experience with production systems
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and container orchestration
  • Previousground software development experience for space programs or aerospace systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with CCSDS protocols: Space Packet Protocol (SPP), Advanced Orbiting Systems (AOS), Telemetry/Telecommand (TM/TC), CCSDS File Delivery Protocol (CFDP)
  • React experience and frontend development skills
  • Experience with message queue systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)
  • Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana,DataDog,OpenTelemetry)

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

  • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
  • Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
  • Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
  • Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.

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