You will be responsible for developing and integrating software Command & Control solutions for satellite vehicles as well as working with customer stakeholders to decompose mission requirements and engineer solutions with existing products. The successful candidate will have a very strong understanding of C2 concepts and common industry standards and protocols such as CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, and MIB. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and incorporate solutions into the companies broader product suite with a focus on simplifying operations and allowing our customers to utilize their satellites like servers!
Tech Skills:
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java
Strong understanding of satellite communication protocols such as CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, IP and data processing algorithms
Strong understanding of standardized command and telemetry definitions such as XTCE and MIB
Understanding of satellite encryption algorithms such as AES-256 GCM, AES-256 CFB, AES-256 ECB, NSA Type 1 PEGASUS, NSA Type 1 CARIBOU
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development
Strong knowledge of software performance optimization and best practices
Preferred experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, S3, EFS/EBS, EC2, and RDS
Familiarity with Git and GitHub or similar framework for version control
Preference for experience with open source
Soft Skills:
Deep technical analysis and troubleshooting skills
A foresight for scalability and proliferation of c2
Independent self-starter; able to complete projects on time with minimal guidance
A high standard for software maintainability, quality, resilience, and performance
Strong cross-functional communication and ability to distill complex information for internal and customer-facing audiences
Background Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
3+ years [professional] experience with software development and/or systems engineering for satellite command and control systems