Hydrosat · 23 hours ago
Software Engineer, Satellite Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expHydrosat is a space and data analytics company focused on building a new Earth Observation constellation and software to utilize thermal infrared imagery. They are seeking a Software Engineer, Satellite Operations to design and maintain systems for managing their satellite constellation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop reliable and scalable solutions.
AerospaceAgTechAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataGeospatialInformation ServicesMachine Learning
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect and develop scalable, full-stack services used for operating our growing constellation of satellites
Strong product mindset: eye for detail in shaping tools and reporting the scale the efficiency of our satellite operations
Own projects end-to-end: from design and prototyping through deployment, monitoring, and iteration
Collaborate cross-functionally with space systems, product, and other software engineering teams
Mentor and guide engineers by sharing best practices and fostering a culture of technical excellence
Contribute to quality by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and improving engineering processes
Leverage modern technologies such as Python, Node.js, TypeScript, React, AWS, and Docker to deliver performant and maintainable services
Qualification
Required
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
5+ years of professional full stack software engineering experience with proven impact across multiple systems and teams
Strong expertise in Python and Node/TypeScript
Experience with front-end frameworks (React)
Experience with developing applications in a cloud environment (AWS)
Experience taking complex manual processes and developing automated services and processes
Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and operations
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-quality solutions
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
Preferred
Preference for experience with python libraries for astrodynamics
Previous experience with space operations teams and technologies
Familiarity with the geospatial and Earth observation sector
Benefits
Employee options
Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
Flexible time off
Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave
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Company
Hydrosat
Hydrosat leverages thermal satellite intelligence and AI to address critical global challenges in food, security, and natural resources
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$95.62MKey Investors
Source Agriventures Inc.Statkraft VenturesOTB Ventures
2026-01-15Series B· $60M
2025-07-03Series Unknown
2023-04-25Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Pieter Fossel
CEO & Co-Founder
Recent News
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