Senior Platform Engineering

Ground Software Engineer

Ground Software Engineer $140k - 235k per year US Permanent On-site

We're partnering with a well-funded aerospace startup developing next-generation space systems that are redefining what's possible in orbital operations. Backed by leading venture investors and supported by major U.S. government programs, the company has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting engineering organizations in the commercial space industry. You'll join an engineer-first culture where small, highly talented teams own complex technical problems from concept through deployment. Engineers are trusted to make meaningful architectural decisions, move quickly, and spend the vast majority of their time building software that directly supports real missions—not navigating layers of process. The team is tackling challenges that few organizations in the world are working on today, with technology that has both immediate national security applications and enormous long-term commercial potential. The Ground Software team builds the systems that communicate with spacecraft and power mission operations. You'll develop the software responsible for command and control, telemetry, mission planning, and the infrastructure that connects operators with vehicles in orbit. Working closely with flight software, infrastructure, and mission operations teams, you'll help build highly reliable distributed systems where performance and correctness directly impact mission success. Whether you're an experienced engineer looking to own major architectural decisions or an early-career engineer with aerospace or robotics experience, you'll have the opportunity to work on software that operates at the intersection of distributed systems, networking, and space technology.

Design and develop mission-critical ground software used to communicate with spacecraft. Build scalable backend systems supporting telemetry, command & control, and mission operations. Develop software that integrates closely with flight software and vehicle systems. Contribute to software architecture, reliability, testing, and operational tooling.

Experience building production software for complex backend or distributed systems. Experience designing or building ground software or systems that interface with embedded or flight software is highly desirable. Strong programming skills in Rust, C++, Go, Python, or similar languages (Rust experience is a plus). Strong understanding of distributed systems, networking, APIs, and software architecture. Ground station or mission operations experience. Flight software integration. Work on technology that is pushing the boundaries of the commercial space industry. Join a rapidly growing company backed by top-tier investors and major government partnerships. Build software that directly supports real-world missions and cutting-edge aerospace programs.

Compensation Engineer II: $101,000 – $160,000 Senior: $139,000 – $201,000 Staff: Up to $236,000 Bonus Equity Comprehensive benefits package

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