Senior Software Engineer (SpaceOps Team)

At Spire, the Space Operations Software team is responsible for preparing for this growth using software to automate mission management, improve telemetry monitoring, monitor ground station activity, and provide the tools needed to analyze constellation performance.

As a Space Operations Software Engineer, you will be working with a small team in an agile environment. You will be working on systems and tools that improve the efficiency of the satellite fleet. Some specific areas include :

Role Responsibilities / Tasks :

• Data analysis of the telemetry from Ground and Space Assets to ensure reliable and efficient performance
• Build applications for visualizing and analyzing satellite telemetry
• Build applications for monitoring ground station and satellite status and control satellite operations.
• Develop software to provide automatic fault detection, isolation, and recovery operations for the spacecraft.
• Candidates should have experience implementing systems using Python, including integrating with a diverse set of data stores and cloud services.
• They will need to interface with the satellite operations and ground station teams to adapt user needs into system requirements and have the experience to collaborate and iterate on the resultant projects.

Basic Qualifications / Experience :

Strong candidates will also possess skills in one or more of the following areas :

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three business days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and / or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses-this is not something candidates need to have before applying.#LI-MK1

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Final base salary for this role will be based on the location, skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for annual equity awards and our employee benefits program, including vacation, sick, and personal time off; optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; a 401(K) plan; health and wellness reimbursement program; and participation in Spire's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Salary Range

$130,500-$171,000 USD

Global Perks

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

♥ Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire's data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24 / 7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

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