Ground Segment Software Engineer

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.

Full-time