Software Engineer, Satellite Operations jobs in United States
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Hydrosat · 9 hours ago

Software Engineer, Satellite Operations

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$150K/yr - $190K/yr
date5+ years exp

Hydrosat is a space and data analytics company focused on building a new Earth Observation constellation and software to harness thermal infrared imagery. The Software Engineer, Satellite Operations will design and maintain systems for managing satellite operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions and automate processes.

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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

PythonNode.jsAWSReactFull stack developmentAutomationSoftware development lifecycleProblem-solvingCommunication

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
401K Matching

Company

Hydrosat

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Hydrosat leverages thermal satellite intelligence and AI to address critical global challenges in food, security, and natural resources
dateFounded in 2017
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.hydrosat.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$95.62M
Key Investors
Source Agriventures Inc.Statkraft VenturesOTB Ventures
2026-01-15Series B· $60M
2025-07-03Series Unknown
2023-04-25Grant· $5M

Leadership Team

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Pieter Fossel
CEO & Co-Founder
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Recent News

Venture Capital Firms
Hydrosat Raises $60M in Series B Funding to Accelerate Growth
2026-01-16
Silicon Luxembourg
Hydrosat Raises $60M In Series B Funding To Accelerate Growth
2026-01-16
EU-Startups
Hydrosat’s thermal satellite tech targets water scarcity and agricultural risk, backed by new €51 million
2026-01-16
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