Senior Ground Software Engineer, Space

What you'll do

• Develop and deploy Space C2 and mission-management capabilities, including integrations with legacy and new space systems.
• Write, test, and scale software; collaborate across teams and with end-users to deliver mission features.
• Monitor metrics, troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and coordinate follow-up actions.

What they ask for

• Strong engineering background; ability to navigate complex systems and solve technical problems with little oversight.
• Experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Clear communication and organizational skills, including documentation and training materials.

Nice to have

• Experience with Go, Rust, or C++; deployment tools such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm.
• Exposure to space ground hardware, space-related simulation and hardware integration, or space software standards.

Pay

$165,000 — $219,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, Kubernetes, OpenShift

AI focus

The team develops AI-powered capabilities for space domain awareness, space control, and command and control; this role builds Space C2 and mission-management software on the Lattice platform.