
Job Description
Design, implement, and maintain spacecraft ground software systems, spanning front-end, back-end, databases, and cloud services. Develop real-time control interfaces for commanding and telemetry visualization. Build and maintain React-based web applications for operator consoles and mission control tools. Develop backend services in Python and integrate with spacecraft APIs and communication protocols. Design, optimize, and maintain database solutions for mission telemetry and historical data. Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Implement cloud infrastructure and scaling solutions in AWS for mission operations. Integrate CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices to accelerate development and deployment. Collaborate with flight software, GNC, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless end-to-end vehicle integration. Contribute to operations software for rehearsals, test campaigns, and live mission execution.
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- Software
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About Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace provides launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for small payloads. Firefly’s on-orbit services include deorbiting services to help minimize space debris. Firefly’s lunar lander is flying annual missions to the Moon with payload services customized to the technology and exploration goals of each customer.
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