Impulse Space · 3 months ago
Ground Software Engineer
Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company focused on providing access beyond Low Earth Orbit with its innovative fleet of vehicles. The Ground Software Engineer will develop and implement high-performance user interfaces and software systems to support mission operations and enhance the reliability and efficiency of space missions.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver large-scale ground software and mission control systems, including operator GUI’s and automation tools
Develop and implement software tools for operational automation, to reduce day-to-day operator responsibilities
Support design and operation of the ground segment, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities
Develop continuous integration and testing systems in order to confidently deploy new software
Support end-to-end spacecraft testing to prepare Impulse hardware for flight
Implement specific mission data processing applications into existing systems to support payloads and end data users
Manage mission databases and data distribution
Integrate and test ground software with satellite, ground stations, and network infrastructure
Implement real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualization systems for satellite telemetry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, or related degrees
2+ years of experience with spacecraft, ground station, or other communication system operations
2+ years of experience in software development encompassing both back-end and front-end development, as well as database management
Demonstrated experience working in Python for backend services, scripting, and data processing
Experience with modern web frameworks such as Vue.js or React for building responsive UIs
Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP, etc)
Preferred
Demonstrated experience working with time-series databases
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes containerization and service orchestration systems
Experience using Grafana and setting up Grafana dashboards
Familiarity with modern cloud providers, preferably AWS
Strong knowledge of satellite communication protocols, such as CCSDS
Familiarity with source code configuration management and version control concepts
Familiarity with database management and data visualization
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
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