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Ground Software Engineer (Senior)

Lanham, Maryland, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-30

Core

Design, build, and maintain full-stack software and infrastructure for mission-critical ground systems that monitor, communicate with, and control space-based assets.

Role type

Senior Ground Software Engineer (IC + Technical Lead)

Builds

Ground software applications, networked communication systems, and operational tools for space assets

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Ground Systems

Required skills

Full-stack development, system architecture, network security, debugging across layers, automation, technical leadership, code reviews, DevOps practices

Preferred skills

Experience in regulated/compliance environments, platform-agnostic application development, front-end design expertise, UI/UX prototyping, cross-platform scripting

Technologies

Python, Java, C/C++, Go, React, Angular, Vue, AWS, Docker, Linux, Windows

Responsibilities

Design and develop full-stack applications for ground operations; Architect and support secure networked systems; Debug and resolve issues across application, infrastructure, and networking layers; Collaborate on automation to improve operational workflows; Lead development efforts for new tools and platforms; Provide technical guidance and code reviews

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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