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Ground Software Engineer
Littleton or Palmdale
$110k-$160k/yr HybridFull Time
Infinity Systems Engineering
Infinity Systems Engineering: Provides specialized systems engineering and mission operations for aerospace programs.
Design, develop, integrate, and test ground mission software; proficiency in C++, C#/Python, Git/GitLab, and agile practices; Secret clearance required.
C++, C#, Python, Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, Jira, Confluence
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Ground Software Engineer Sr.
King of Prussia or Littleton or California or Massachusetts or New York or Colorado or Hawaii or Illinois or Maryland or Minnesota or New Jersey or Vermont or Washington or District of Columbia
$93k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
3+ YOEActive Top Secret/SCI clearance required, BS degree, typically 3+ years professional software engineering experience, experience with ground subsystems, Scaled Agile, strong software development and communication skills.
Java, C#, Rust, Angular, Python, Apache Kafka, Apache ActiveMQ, ELK Stack, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, Redis, Helm, Kubernetes, Git, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Scaled Agile Framework
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Ground Software Systems Engineer
El Segundo or Colorado Springs or Aurora
$87k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
7+ YOE7+ years in ground system components and software development (C++/Python), 2+ years in program reviews and software design documentation, agile, secret clearance, STEM degree.
C++, Python, Java, C, C#, JavaScript, React, NodeJS, PHP, Drupal, .NET
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Ground Software Systems Engineer
El Segundo or Aurora or Colorado Springs
$87k-$198k/yr HybridFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
7+ YOE7+ years in ground system components and software development; 2+ years in design docs and test procedures; Secret clearance; BS in STEM; Top Secret preferred
C++, Python, Java, C#, C, NET, JavaScript, React, NodeJS, PHP, Drupal, DO-178C
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Ground Software Engineer, Space
Colorado Springs or Costa Mesa
$143k-$191k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
4+ YOE4+ years in software engineering; strong CS/Math/Physics background; proficient in Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript; experience with Space C2 and spacecraft operations; eligible for US Secret clearance
Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm
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Senior Ground Software Engineer
Torrance or Seattle
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ years software engineering experience preferred; Bachelor’s in CS/CE/EE/math or 3+ years experience. Strong in Rust, TypeScript/Vue, backend/frontend, HTTP/gRPC, SQL/PostgreSQL, Docker/Kubernetes, WebSockets/SSE, networking (TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC), and cybersecurity standards.
Rust, TypeScript, Vue, Go, C++, Java, C#, JavaScript, React, Svelte, Docker, Kubernetes, HTTP, gRPC, SQL, PostgreSQL, NATS, Pulsar, WebSockets, Server-Sent Events (SSE), SOC2, FedRAMP, TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC
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Senior Ground Software Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$150k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
8+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,8+ years software experience,US eligibility,active or able to obtain Secret clearance,expertise in web-scale system architecture and distributed systems.
Python, Golang, Rust, TypeScript, Angular, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, Playwright, FastAPI, Git, Kubernetes, OAuth, CI/CD, CCSDS, Space Packet Protocol, COP-1, CFD
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Ground Software Engineer II, Arc Vehicle
Playa Vista, California, United States
$101k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Inversion Space
Inversion Space: Building autonomous re-entry vehicles for global space-to-Earth cargo delivery.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in CS/CE/AE or equivalent experience, typically 2+ years developing software for ground control/telemetry/distributed systems, proficiency in Rust on Linux, experience with TCP/UDP/WebSockets, and strong communication skills.
Rust, Linux, JSON, Protobuf, YAML, TCP, UDP, WebSockets, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, COSMOS, Open MCT, Yamcs
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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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Space Ground Systems Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$131k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/engineering or equivalent,3+ years in spacecraft or safety-critical software,expert Python,systems fundamentals,real-time data acquisition,CI/CD,Docker/Kubernetes,observability experience.
Python, C++, Ansible, NiceGUI, Docker, Kubernetes
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Ground Systems Software Integration Engineer
El Segundo or Redondo Beach
$160k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SAIC
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
9+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph; bachelor's in STEM; 9+ years in ground system integration; satellite systems experience; SDLC/DevSecOps; cloud and virtualization; travel readiness.
DevSecOps, Cloud, Virtualization, System Engineering Tools
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Ground Systems Software Integration Engineer
Redondo Beach or Redondo Beach
OnsiteFull Time
SAIC
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
9+ YOEActive TS/SCI clearance with poly; BS in STEM with 9+ years; ground system acquisition and integration experience; SDLC/DevSecOps; cloud/virtualization; ability to travel.
DevSecOps, Cloud Platforms, Virtualization, Systems Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle
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Senior Ground Software Engineer (Maritime)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$130k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Odin Dynamics
Odin Dynamics: Developing autonomous underwater vehicles for defense and maritime missions.
U.S. citizenship and security-clearance eligibility; deep full‑stack frontend/backend experience; telemetry and time‑series data systems experience; testing (unit, integration, simulation/SIL/HITL); field test and sea‑trial support; mentoring and hands‑on production development.
CI/CD, AI-assisted development tools, SIL, HITL, static analysis, profiling
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Ground Software Solutions Engineer
Golden or San Francisco or Toulouse
$120k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital: Deploy and operate satellite missions for organizations and governments.
Experience as a software engineer or in satellite-operations automation, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, experience with Python, Git, and Docker.
Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Cue, C++, Git, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, Cockpit
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Ground Improvement Design Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Malcolm Drilling
Malcolm Drilling: National contractor for deep foundations and ground improvement services.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering; 5+ years in ground improvement or geotechnical design; PE license preferred; strong soil mechanics knowledge; design software proficiency.
Geotechnical software, Microsoft Office Suite, In-house design tools
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Ground Software Engineer (Mid Career) - Millennium Space Systems
Chantilly or El Segundo
$128k-$189k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
Bachelor's in CS/CE/AE or related; experience designing and developing production software, scripting and backend development; ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (Secret required); support classified testing and integrations.
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Ground Software Engineer (Mid Career) - Millennium Space Systems
Chantilly or El Segundo
$128k-$189k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
Bachelor's in CS/CE/AE or related; experience designing and developing production software, scripting and backend applications; ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required); must meet U.S. export control (US Person) requirements.
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Enterprise Ground Systems Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$129k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Software Eng; 8+ years software development; strong messaging, Kafka/ActiveMQ; Java/Python/Go/C++; Docker/Kubernetes; REST/DevOps; Top Secret/SCI clearance; US citizenship.
Kafka, ActiveMQ, Java, Python, Go, C++, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, REST, CI/CD
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Navigation Engineer (Ground Software)
Mountain View or San Diego
$190k-$280k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Logos Space
Logos Space: Develops secure LEO satellite networks for enterprise connectivity.
5+ YOEBachelor's in STEM or equivalent, 5+ years building backend/operational ground software, proficiency in Python or modern C++, Docker/Kubernetes, Linux and Git, experience with telemetry/time-series data and observability.
Python, C++, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Git, CI/CD
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Senior Engineering Manager, Ground Software
Denver or Long Beach
$190k-$320k/yr HybridFull Time
True Anomaly
True Anomaly: Develops autonomous spacecraft and software for space security missions.
7+ YOE4+ Mgmt7+ years software engineering; 4+ years leading engineering teams; experience with distributed systems; strong communication; eligible for DoD clearance.
Elixir, OTP, Erlang, Go, JVM, React, TypeScript, gRPC, REST, WebSockets, Three.js, WebGL
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