Quantumspacellc
Spacecraft Ground Software Engineer II
Hawthorne, CA · Mid · Full-time
Work authorization required$120k-$150kDetected 9 days ago
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About the role
- Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space.
- Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Responsibilities
- Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.
- Ownership - Lead the development of mission-critical ground software that supports spacecraft integration, testing, command and telemetry, and on-orbit operations from concept through deployment.
- Innovation - Build scalable software platforms, distributed systems, and operational tools that power the next generation of spacecraft missions and enable reliable space operations.
- Impact - Develop the software infrastructure that connects engineering, integration, and mission operations teams, directly contributing to the success of every spacecraft mission.
- You get to build the architecture upon which the ground software will be run
- You will own major pieces of the architecture end-to-end
- You get mission-critical responsibility that will support mission operations long after the first launch
- Experience developing and executing software and system-level tests
- Ability and willingness to support on-call rotations or real-time operational events during critical mission activities
- Experience leading end-to-end system development efforts from design through deployment and operational support
Requirements
- To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- Strong understanding of networking, data routing, and communication protocols
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
- Proficiency with relational and/or non-relational databases
- Proficiency with Linux environments, command-line workflows, and Bash scripting
Compensation
- $120,000 to $150,000
- The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors.
- Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
- Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.
Benefits
- Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing.
Company info
- Ground software touches each part of the mission from testing to on-orbit operations
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U
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