Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of BlackSky. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services in United States.

Step into a role where your code directly powers satellite operations and real-time space intelligence. This is an opportunity for a systems-minded engineer who thrives on bridging low-level interfaces and modern cloud infrastructure. You will help build the autonomous backbone that controls a live satellite constellation — ensuring safety, speed, and reliability at global scale. Expect to work cross-functionally with engineers across domains, in an environment that values precision, continuous improvement, and mission-critical accountability. Ideal for those who embrace complexity, enjoy collaboration, and care about the impact of their work.

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software enabling autonomous satellite operations, health monitoring, and real-time tasking.
• Create services that integrate with ground stations and satellite communication protocols.
• Build cloud-native microservices to power scheduling, telemetry, and control logic.
• Collaborate with systems, operations, flight, and mission planning teams to shape and refine technical requirements.
• Write clean, testable, safety-conscious code while following modern development practices.
• Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and sprint planning.
• Contribute to launch and early operations for newly deployed satellites.
• Join on-call rotations to support real-time incident response and system troubleshooting.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Go, Python, C++.
• Solid experience with cloud infrastructure and microservices (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and Git-based workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand end-to-end complex systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with government regulations.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Background in satellite operations, real-time control systems, or aerospace domains.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, or similar infrastructure tools.
• Understanding of system fault tolerance, recovery, and safety-critical software.
• Experience in telemetry or ground control systems.

• Competitive salary range ($135,000–$155,000 in Seattle, WA area; may vary by location and experience).
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage — 100% employer-paid for employees.
• Monthly $100 contribution toward out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
• 15 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, 1 day of volunteer leave annually.
• Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match and both pre-tax and Roth options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Access to Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
• Employer matching donations and support for professional development.
• Choose your work setup: Mac or PC — and enjoy some company swag.
• Opportunities for remote work (preferred near Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA).

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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