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Array Labs · 2 weeks ago

Software Engineer – Satellite Modeling and Tasking

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$150K/yr - $300K/yr

3+ years exp

Array Labs is building the world’s most advanced radar imaging satellites to provide critical insights into the physical world. The Software Engineer will play a critical role in designing automation solutions for spacecraft and maintaining mission planning software to enhance satellite performance.

AerospaceGeospatialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for building and implementing automation solutions for spacecraft and ground station for operating swarms of coordinated imaging satellites

Implement controllers developed by GNC engineers to plan and execute satellite maneuvers, including orbit corrections and station-keeping, to optimize satellite positions and performance

Develop and maintain mission planning software that integrates mission design, operational concepts, and flight hardware requirements

Design and implement systems to manage asynchronous data streams, integrating real-time information to generate and upload new decisions and schedules

Design architecture concepts considering spacecraft coordination, payload and system budget capabilities, data collection requirements, autonomy, and mission operations

Implement automation and algorithms for precise orbit determination of Array Labs and GNSS satellites

Evolve and implement models to characterize vehicles and satellite systems propulsion, power, precision, navigation, timing, and tracking requirements

Optimize schedules to maximize imagery opportunities based on imaging priorities and system capabilities

Qualification

Autonomous systems developmentProgramming in PythonCloud platforms AWSCloud platforms GCPCloud platforms AzureContainerization technologies DockerContainerization technologies KubernetesContinuous integration systemsDatabase management (PostgreSQL)RESTful API designPhysics-based software packagesC++ programmingRust programmingSatellite dynamics knowledgeEmbedded systems experienceGeospatial data techniques

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, with 3+ years of experience

At least two of the preferred skill and experiences listed

Experience developing autonomous systems and integrating them into larger operational frameworks

Understanding of how to create, configure, and manage Docker containers

Experience with continuous integration systems and automated test execution pipelines (Gitlab preferred)

Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Rust

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with database systems and CRUD operations in database management, preferably PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB

Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation

Experience with physics-based software packages and/or model-based digital engineering tools

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

Preferred

Knowledge of precision orbit determination methods

Familiarity with FreeFlyer, STK GMAT, and/or custom-developed equivalent

Familiarity with satellite dynamics, including orbit determination, attitude control systems, and station-keeping maneuvers

Experience with flight software and embedded systems

Experience setting up automated hardware in the loop (HIL) test benches

Familiarity with satellite mission operations and/or Ground Station as a Service providers

Experience with geospatial, remote sensing, 3D data, and/or digital signal processing techniques (e.g. SAR and optical satellite imagery, LiDAR point clouds)