Senior Ground Software Operations Engineer

• Design software architecture that supports efficient upload and download of tasking and imagery data
• Efficiently model tasking scenarios for a constellation of hyperspectral satellites
• Perform trade studies on orbit positioning and maneuvers to maximize satellite coverage
• Interface with the operations and software team to successfully execute targeted tasking with multiple space-based sensors
• Write and maintain a modeling and simulation codebase that is used by multiple teams
• Work with the OSK product team to deliver a high fidelity constellation tasking tool from simulation to execution
• Develop and tune a scheduling algorithm for a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites

This role helps build tools and processes that provide actionable insights to critical sectors including Energy, Mining, Agriculture & Forestry, Environmental & Emergency Monitoring, and Defense & Security, helping clients optimize sustainable operations, mitigate risk, and enhance situational awareness globally.

• BS in Computer Science or Aerospace/Mechanical/Astronautical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in the Aerospace/Space/Software industry
• Experience in verification of tasking plans and spacecraft health and status
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Firm understanding of Linux/Unix Operating System commands for scripting and commanding
• Experience using software APIs to receive and send telemetry data
• Excellent foundations of software architecture, interface design, distributed systems, and testing patterns
• Strong communication skills with other disciplines and engineers

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Comprehensive health plan including health/dental/vision/wellness
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401K program
• Flexible time off
• Commuter benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Monthly stipend for internet/cell phone/office expenses
• Flexible in-office schedule with lunch Tuesday to Thursday in the San Francisco headquarters
• Off-sites and team-building activities
• Remote friendly (we hire in-office and remote employees in the United States)

Orbital Sidekick (OSK) is revolutionizing how the world understands and interacts with our planet. They are the leading hyperspectral satellite data and analytics company building the most advanced space-based infrastructure and proprietary "Spectral Intelligence™" platform.