Spacecraft Ground Software Engineer II
Quantum Space
<p data-start="435" data-end="802"><strong></strong></p> <p>Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.</p> <p data-start="435" data-end="802"><strong></strong></p> <p data-start="435" data-end="802"><strong>Who We’re Looking For</strong></p> <p data-start="435" data-end="802">We are seeking a highly skilled&nbsp;Spacecraft Ground Software Engineer II to lead the development, integration, and operational support of software systems that enable spacecraft testing, mission operations, and real-time ground communications.</p> <p data-start="804" data-end="1192">This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer who thrives at the intersection of distributed systems, mission operations, infrastructure, and real-time data processing. You will play a key role in building the software platforms and operational tooling that support spacecraft integration, command and telemetry workflows, and mission readiness throughout the vehicle lifecycle.</p> <p data-start="1194" data-end="1417">You will work closely with flight software, AI&amp;T, mission operations, avionics, and systems engineering teams to develop scalable and reliable ground software solutions that support both integration and on-orbit operations.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Where You’ll Make an Impact&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>You get to build the architecture upon which the ground software will be run</li> <li>Your work directly impacts safety, reliability, and the mission's success</li> <li>Ground software touches each part of the mission from testing to on-orbit operations</li> <li>You will own major pieces of the architecture end-to-end</li> <li>You have the opportunity to influence coding standards, architecture, and how we operate as a team</li> <li>You get mission-critical responsibility that will support mission operations long after the first launch</li> </ul> <hr> <p><strong>What It Takes&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field</li> <li>5+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development, including deployment to production or operational environments</li> <li>Strong understanding of networking, data routing, and communication protocols</li> <li>Experience working with message buses, APIs, and real-time data pipelines</li> <li>Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and/or equivalent on-premises environments</li> <li>Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices</li> <li>Proficiency with relational and/or non-relational databases</li> <li>Understanding of ground system architectures, interfaces, and distributed systems</li> <li>Strong version-control practices using modern source-control workflows</li> <li>Experience contributing to requirements development, verification, and traceability</li> <li>Experience developing and executing software and system-level tests</li> <li>Proficiency with Linux environments, command-line workflows, and Bash scripting</li> <li>Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to communicate operational impacts of technical decisions</li> <li>Strong documentation practices across operational procedures, interfaces, and system arc