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Piper Companies · 1 day ago

SW Engineer, Flight + Plan

positionColorado, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$120K/yr - $180K/yr

Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Aerospace Software Engineer to develop software systems that support satellite operations, flight dynamics, conjunction avoidance, and mission planning. The role involves designing and implementing software that models orbital mechanics and optimizes satellite maneuvers while collaborating with aerospace and mission experts.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Design and develop software for satellite flight dynamics and orbital mechanics modeling
Build systems that support conjunction assessment and collision avoidance
Develop mission planning and scheduling tools for satellite operations and maneuvers
Implement optimization algorithms to improve orbital efficiency, routing, and mission performance
Translate aerospace and mission requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including aerospace engineers, mission planners, and operators
Contribute to backend services, simulations, and analytical tools used in satellite missions

Qualification

Aerospace industry experiencePythonOrbital mechanicsSoftware engineeringPhysics-based systemsJavaC++RustMission planningTrajectory optimization

Required

Professional experience in the aerospace or space industry (satellites, space systems, GNC, flight dynamics, or related domains)
Strong software engineering background, with emphasis on building production systems
Proficiency in Python for algorithm development, modeling, and backend services
Solid understanding of physics-based or mathematically intensive systems
Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or higher)
Experience with orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or satellite mission operations
Background in conjunction analysis, mission planning, or trajectory optimization
Experience with Java in addition to Python
Experience with C++ or Rust (considered, though Python is primary)
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Prior work supporting government or defense space programs

Company

Piper Companies

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At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants.
dateFounded in 2011
location
McLean, VA, US
people-size501-1000 employees
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http://www.pipercompanies.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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