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Spacecraft Ground Software Engineer

Firefly AerospaceFull Time
Posted 20 hours agoSoftware

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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Job Details

Category
Software
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
Mar 13, 2026, 03:28 AM
Listed
Mar 13, 2026, 03:28 AM

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