18 ground software engineer jobs at 11 companies in Baltimore, MD

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Ground Software Engineer II
Rockville or Hawthorne
$120k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Quantum Space
Quantum Space: Developing maneuverable spacecraft platforms for defense and commercial missions.
5+ YOE5+ years full-stack software development; experience with distributed systems, real-time data, CI/CD; cloud or on-prem; Linux; databases; strong communication.
Linux, Bash, CI/CD, APIs, Databases, Message Bus, Cloud, On-Prem, Git
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Ground Software Engineer (Senior)
Lanham, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobileNASDAQ: ASTS: Space-based cellular broadband network for standard mobile devices.
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Ground Software Engineer Senior
Laurel or Greenwood Village or Austin
$120k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
York Space Systems
York Space SystemsNYSE: YSS: Designs and manufactures modular spacecraft platforms and mission solutions.
6+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related, 6+ years full-stack experience, deep C# and React/TypeScript expertise, SQL and distributed systems knowledge, experience with Docker/Kafka/InfluxDB/Python, mentoring ability, and active or obtainable security clearance.
TypeScript, React, C#, Docker, Kafka, REST, Python, MSSQL, InfluxDB, Yarn, Babel, Material-UI, Git, TanStack Query, CI/CD
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Principal Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$220k-$330k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Shield AI
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
8+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Software/Systems/Computer Engineering, 8+ years software engineering, 3+ years architecture/technical leadership, proficiency in C#, TypeScript, Java, C++, SDLC, requirements management, version control and CI/CD, MBSE and systems engineering tools.
C#, TypeScript, Java, C++, Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, IBM DOORS Next, Jama Connect, Stell, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD, Hivemind, Open Mission Systems, Universal Command & Control Interface
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Ground Software Architect - TeraWave
Reston or Seattle
$231k-$323k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
10+ YOE10+ years software development experience, BS degree or equivalent, strong C/C++ and Python skills, systems engineering understanding, experience with DoDAF/UML/C4 Model, CI/CD, Confluence and Jira.
DoDAF, UML, C4 Model, C/C++, Python, Confluence, Jira, DOORS Next Generation (DNG), Git, CCSDS, DDS
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Software Engineer I - Ground Software
Greenwood Village or Austin or Laurel
$70k-$125k/yr HybridFull Time
York Space Systems
York Space SystemsNYSE: YSS: Designs and manufactures modular spacecraft platforms and mission solutions.
0+ YOEEarly‑career full‑stack engineer; 0–1 years experience; bachelor's (or pursuing) in CS or related; foundational React/Angular knowledge; familiarity with TypeScript, C#, REST, Git, SQL, front-end tools; ability to obtain security clearance.
React, TypeScript, C#, .NET, Docker, Kafka, REST, Yarn, Babel, Material-UI, Git, SQL, TanStack Query
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Ground System Integration Engineer
Arvada or Los Angeles or Washington
$110k-$170k/yr HybridFull Time
Quindar
Quindar: Cloud-native software for automated satellite mission operations.
3+ YOEDevelop and integrate software C2 solutions for satellites; strong software integration/debugging; experience with C2 concepts and satellite protocols; hybrid in Arvada, CO.
Python, C++, Java, Real-time Embedded Systems, Satellite Protocols (CCSDS, CSP, CFDP), XTCE, MIB, AES, AWS, Git
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Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services
Seattle or Herndon or United States
$140k-$160k/yr HybridFull Time
BlackSky
BlackSkyNYSE: BKSY: Provides real-time satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence analytics.
6+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent, 6+ years software development experience, proficiency in Go/Python/C++, experience with cloud microservices (AWS, GCS, Microsoft Azure), Kubernetes, Git; US-citizen eligibility for some programs.
Go, Python, C++, AWS, GCS, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Nomad, Terraform, Ansible, Git
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Senior Frontend Software Engineer - Ground Software
Laurel or Austin or Greenwood Village
$120k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
York Space Systems
York Space SystemsNYSE: YSS: Designs and manufactures modular spacecraft platforms and mission solutions.
6+ YOERequired: Bachelor's in CS or related, 6+ years frontend experience, deep React and TypeScript, design system and component library experience, Yarn/Babel/Material-UI, Git, REST APIs, mentoring ability, and ability to obtain security clearance.
React, TypeScript, C# .NET, Docker, Kafka, REST, Yarn, Babel, Material-UI, Git, TanStack Query, WebAssembly (WASM), WebGL
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Flight Software Engineer II
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$119k-$167k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vantage Systems
Vantage Systems: Providing engineering and technical services for space and aviation missions.
SECRET clearance; software engineering for flight and ground systems; experience with real-time, safety-critical software.
C, C++, real-time operating systems, embedded software, software design and testing tools
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Software Engineer Senior
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
$95k-$150k/yr OnsitePart Time
RSC2
RSC2: Provides technical and engineering services to federal defense agencies.
8+ YOEActive Top Secret clearance; Master’s in engineering or computer science; 8+ years related experience; part-time, salary-exempt; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
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Software Applications Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
$115k-$130k/yr HybridFull Time
Entarian
Entarian: Provides mission-critical engineering and technology solutions for government agencies.
5+ YOEDoD Secret clearance; BS in computer science or related field; 5+ years in software applications engineering; strong .NET/C#, MudBlazor, HTML/CSS/JavaScript; API development; Azure/DevOps; security+; hybrid role near Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
C#, .NET, MudBlazor, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, OpenXml, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, SQL, Azure, DevOps, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, Microsoft Entra ID
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Software Developer (Level 3 or 4) U
McLean or Chantilly
$11k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEAbility to develop, integrate, deploy, and sustain satellite ground software; Python and C++ development; ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance; relevant STEM degree with multi‑year experience.
Python, C++, Java, PostgreSQL, Qpid message broker (AMQP), Protocol Buffers, Qt, Elixir, Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows, Bash, Flask, Django, Plotly, D3, Kafka, RabbitMQ
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Staff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189)
United States or San Diego or Dallas or Washington or Boston
$150k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Shield AI
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
7+ YOEBS/MS or equivalent; typically 7+ years experience; strong C++, Qt/QML, QGroundControl experience; backend experience in C/C++, Python, TypeScript or Go; networked systems expertise; ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
C++, Qt, QML, QGroundControl (QGC), QGC Map Engine, Python, TypeScript, Go, UDP, TCP, Mapbox, Cesium, Esri, RTSP, WebRTC, GStreamer, H.264, H.265, Docker, Kubernetes, MAVLink, STANAG 4586
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Senior Systems Engineer (Engineer III)
Rockville, Maryland, United States
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Quantum Space
Quantum Space: Developing maneuverable spacecraft platforms for defense and commercial missions.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical discipline, 8+ years engineering experience in aerospace/spacecraft systems, experience with flight and ground software, systems engineering, interface management, and strong communication skills; US person/authorization required.
C, C++, Python
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Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Fairfax or Morrisville or Linthicum
$109k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEActive Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly required; Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 5+ years (Principal) or 8+ years (Sr Principal) systems integration, V&V, and test experience for ground software C2/MM; familiarity with testing tools and automation.
Python, MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Visio, Cameo, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Systems Tool Kit (STK), Gherkin, Cucumber, GitLab, Docker, AWS
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Staff Engineer Systems
Fairfax or Morrisville or Linthicum
$169k-$266k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
12+ YOEActive Top Secret/SCI with CI poly, 12+ years (with bachelor's) in ground software V&V, C2/MM experience, integration and test expertise, testing tools and automation; programming and MBSE preferred.
Python, MATLAB, C, C++, Java, Visio, Cameo, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Systems Tool Kit (STK), Gherkin, Cucumber, GitLab, Docker, AWS Cloud
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AI Video Generation Architect
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$170k-$200k/yr RemoteFull Time
Modern Classrooms Project
Modern Classrooms Project: Provides training for blended and self-paced instructional models.
Senior AI-native software engineer experienced building generative video pipelines, agentic orchestration (LangGraph), Python/TypeScript backends, programmatic animation, FFmpeg and TTS integration, and evaluation/ground-truth verification systems.
Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, LangGraph, Python, TypeScript, LaTeX, KaTeX, Manim, Remotion, Motion Canvas, FFmpeg, Veo, Kling, Seedance, ElevenLabs v3, Gemini-TTS, SSML, HLS, GitHub Spec Kit