Space is in our DNA. Orbital Sidekick (OSK) has a mission to leverage the untapped power of hyperspectral imagery (HSI) to address global environmental, health, and safety needs while helping companies reach their sustainability goals. Orbital Sidekick is establishing a space-based infrastructure of HSI sensors and analytic capabilities to enable real-time monitoring, detection, and risk management.

As a Senior Ground Software Operations Engineer reporting to our VP of Payload Engineering and working closely with our Analytics and Software teams, you will help build out the tools, processes and products critical to our customer’s success.

What you’ll do:

Design software architecture that supports efficient upload and download of tasking and imagery data
Efficiently model tasking scenarios for a constellation of hyperspectral satellites
Perform trade studies on orbit positioning and maneuvers to maximize satellite coverage
Interface with the operations and software team to successfully execute targeted tasking with multiple space-based sensors
Write and maintain a modeling and simulation codebase that is used by multiple teams
Work with the OSK product team to deliver a high fidelity constellation tasking tool from simulation to execution
Develop and tune a scheduling algorithm for a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites

What you’ll need to succeed:

BS in Computer Science or Aerospace/Mechanical/Astronautical Engineering
5+ years of experience in the Aerospace/Space/Software industry
Experience in verification of tasking plans and spacecraft health and status
Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++
Firm understanding of Linux/Unix Operating System commands for scripting and commanding
Experience using software APIs to receive and send telemetry data
Excellent foundations of software architecture, interface design, distributed systems, and testing patterns
Strong communication skills with other disciplines and engineers

Bonus points if you have:

MS in Computer Science/Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering
Practitioner-level experience with Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc)
Health and Status monitoring of satellite software systems experience
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and pointing/control algorithms for spacecraft
Spacecraft operations experience, downloading and uploading spacecraft control parameters

What we offer:

Competitive compensation and equity packages
Comprehensive health plan including health/dental/vision/wellness
Disability and Life insurance
401K program
Flexible time off
Commuter benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Monthly stipend for internet/cell phone/office expenses
Flexible in-office schedule with lunch Tuesday to Thursday in the San Francisco headquarters
Off-sites and team-building activities
Remote friendly (we hire in-office and remote employees in the United States)