[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates a sophisticated space-based intelligence platform, providing satellite imagery and analytics to various clients. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Ground & Control team, responsible for developing software that controls and monitors satellite operations. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the safety and efficiency of mission-critical systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain software that enables autonomous satellite operations and real-time taskingDevelop and integrate services that interface with ground station infrastructure and satellite communication protocolsBuild software solutions to support satellite tasking and monitoringCollaborate with operations, communication engineers, flight software engineers, mission planning engineers, and other software teams to understand and refine technical requirementsWrite clean, maintainable code with strong emphasis on safety, test coverage, and reliabilityParticipate in design reviews, code reviews, and team planning discussionsSupport on-call rotations and troubleshooting of live system operations as neededAnticipated 10-15% travel required to customer siteOther job-related duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experienceA minimum of six (6) years of professional software development experienceProficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Go, Python, C++)Experience developing and deploying microservices in both cloud environments (e.g. AWS, GCS, Azure) and on-premise Kubernetes-based environmentsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern version control systems (e.g. Git)Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to understand complex systems end to endExcellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team environmentSome of the programs this role supports may require being a US-citizenMaster's degree (or higher) in a related technical fieldAt least eight years of professional software development experienceExposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible) and container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes, Nomad)Understanding of system safety, fault tolerance, and recovery strategiesComfort working in high-availability, mission-critical software environmentsPrior experience with satellite operations, ground stations, or others aerospace-related domains (e.g. X-Band, UHF, or telemetry)Active secret or higher U.S. security clearanceBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insuranceBlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer matchFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramEmployee Assistance and Travel Assistance ProgramsEmployer matching donationsProfessional developmentMac or PC? Your choice!Awesome swagCompany OverviewBlackSky is a space-based intelligence company that delivers real-time imagery with global rapid revisit, analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.blacksky.com/.