Job Description

Orbital Sidekick (OSK) is revolutionizing how the world understands and interacts with our planet. We are the leading hyperspectral satellite data and analytics company building the most advanced space-based infrastructure and proprietary "Spectral Intelligence™" platform. Our constellation of Global Hyperspectral Observation Satellites (GHOSt™) delivers unparalleled, persistent monitoring capabilities, capturing an unparalleled 500 bands of light to reveal the chemical fingerprints of targets on Earth. We provide actionable insights to critical sectors including Energy, Mining, Agriculture & Forestry, Environmental & Emergency Monitoring, and Defense & Security, helping our clients optimize sustainable operations, mitigate risk, and enhance situational awareness globally.

As a Senior Ground Software Operations Engineer reporting to our VP of Payload Engineering and working closely with our Analytics and Software teams, you will help build out the tools, processes and products critical to our customer’s success.

What you’ll do:

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

What you’ll need to succeed:

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

Bonus points if you have:

MS in Computer Science/Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering

Practitioner-level experience with Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc)

Health and Status monitoring of satellite software systems experience

Knowledge of orbital mechanics and pointing/control algorithms for spacecraft

Spacecraft operations experience, downloading and uploading spacecraft control parameters

What we offer:

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)

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