Ground Software Solutions Engineer - Python, Kubernetes

Lead backend services for Mission Operations Services enabling command monitor and automation of satellite fleet through Cockpit. Build and scale microservices bridging ground and flight software delivering safe reliable on-orbit operations. Work across multiple satellite platforms collaborating with backend flight software embedded systems test and satellite operations teams. This hands-on role involves building new systems and debugging live missions while utilizing SatDevOps training to operate spacecraft.

You will own development of satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems. Your work spans C/C++, Rust, Python, and Ruby across a portfolio of space programs. You will join a cross-functional team of engineers in Denver, Colorado, delivering high-impact technology for national security missions. This role stands out for its breadth: you will work across the full software lifecycle, from requirements to integration, and shape CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Kubernetes. You will also collaborate with the Engineering, Science, and Analysis unit, driving innovation and continual learning in a mission-focused environment.

You will design, develop, and maintain ground segment infrastructure for next-generation satellite missions, bridging spacecraft flight systems and ground control. You will work with a government mission manager to ensure seamless command, control, and data dissemination. In this role, you will champion autonomous operations and apply human factors engineering to create intuitive, resilient operator interfaces. You will also oversee ground development activities for optical systems and satellite communications. This position offers the chance to shape ground systems for multi-satellite constellations in a classified environment.

631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States

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7d agoDenver, Coloradopayroll

Design and deliver mission management software for heterogeneous satellite constellations. Lead Agile development of mission planning automated tasking and replanning. Ensure seamless integration with classified cloud environments while maintaining modular scalable architecture. Join a high-security defense program. The role offers competitive compensation and total benefits.

Varda accelerates commercial space infrastructure development while manufacturing Earth-bound products in orbit. The Mission Software team owns ground segment software and platform enabling spacecraft operations. This role builds and maintains high-reliability services for telemetry ingestion scaling distribution and commanding. You will design and produce software for mission and ground teams standardize CI/CD pipelines artifact management service templates infrastructure-as-code simulation frameworks and deliver self-service tooling. Deployments span lab bench test stands and mission networks with safe rollout rollback strategies.

Design and lead development of ground support equipment and test systems for flight hardware qualification. Own end-to-end systems from electrical design to commissioning. Impact architecture decisions and establish standards for real-time control implementation. Partner with cross-functional teams to meet aggressive timelines while championing sustainable engineering practices.