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HawkEye 360 · 6 months ago

Senior Software Engineer

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

HawkEye 360 is delivering a revolutionary source of global knowledge based on radio frequency (RF) geospatial analytics. They are seeking a Senior Command & Control Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software applications that support their satellite operations and ensure high-quality deliverables.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain command and control software applications that meet operational requirements

Implement solutions for real-time data processing, secure communications, and system integration

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand mission requirements and translate them into software solutions

Perform software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality deliverables

Contribute to architectural design and decisions, ensuring the software aligns with long-term goals

Qualification

CommandControl systemsPythonReal-time software systemsREST APIsAsynchronous messagingVersion controlC++JavaAnsibleDockerKubernetesTransport protocolsApplication layer protocolsSimulation toolsModeling toolsCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam-oriented spirit

Required

5+ years of experience in software engineering

3+ years focused on command and control systems or similar domains

Proficiency in Python

Experience building automated mission-critical applications and supporting remote hardware

Experience building REST API's using frameworks like FastAPI or Spring Boot

Experience with asynchronous messaging like Apache Kafka

Proficiency with modern version control

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Strong experience with real-time software systems, distributed architectures, and high-availability systems

A good attitude and team-oriented spirit in addition to detail oriented planning and problem solving

Preferred

Experience in other programming languages such as C++ and Java

Experience with Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes

Knowledge of Transport and Application layer protocols; UDP, TCP, FTP…

Experience in a fast-paced, small company where priorities can change rapidly

Familiarity with simulation and modeling tools used for C2 system testing and validation

Dedication - sometimes we all need to burn a little midnight oil to get the job done

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Competitive base salary

Benefits

Company

HawkEye 360

HawkEye 360 detects, geolocates, and characterizesvarious RF signals using its satellite constellation in low Earth orbit.

Founded in 2015

Herndon, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.he360.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$562.3M

Key Investors

Center15 Capital,NightDragonNational Reconnaissance OfficeSilicon Valley Bank

2025-12-18Series E· $150M

2025-12-18Debt Financing

2025-12-03Grant

Leadership Team

John Serafini

Founder & CEO

Craig Searle

Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

Washington Technology

A pair of transitions at the top and more leadership moves across the market

2026-01-17

PR Newswire

HawkEye 360 Appoints Michael Turner as Chief Legal Officer

2026-01-14

PR Newswire

HawkEye 360 Successfully Launches Cluster 13 and Establishes Initial Communications

2026-01-12

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