Software Engineer – Satellite Modeling and Tasking

United States·Redwood CityFull-timemid

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Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world. We’re launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth – updated in real time – enabling faster, smarter decision-making for…

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Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world.

We’re launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth – updated in real time – enabling faster, smarter decision-making for government and commercial organizations supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical geopolitical intelligence.

We design and build our satellites end-to-end, producing the world’s most advanced earth observation satellites. Our fleet will deliver unprecedented levels of accuracy, coverage, and responsiveness to power critical insights precisely where they’re needed most.

Responsible for building and implementing automation solutions for spacecraft and ground station for operating swarms of coordinated imaging satellites

Implement controllers developed by GNC engineers to plan and execute satellite maneuvers, including orbit corrections and station-keeping, to optimize satellite positions and performance.

Develop and maintain mission planning software that integrates mission design, operational concepts, and flight hardware requirements

Design and implement systems to manage asynchronous data streams, integrating real-time information to generate and upload new decisions and schedules

Design architecture concepts considering spacecraft coordination, payload and system budget capabilities, data collection requirements, autonomy, and mission operations

Implement automation and algorithms for precise orbit determination of Array Labs and GNSS satellites

Evolve and implement models to characterize vehicles and satellite systems propulsion, power, precision, navigation, timing, and tracking requirements

Optimize schedules to maximize imagery opportunities based on imaging priorities and system capabilities

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, with 3+ years of experience

At least two of the preferred skill and experiences listed

Experience developing autonomous systems and integrating them into larger operational frameworks.

Understanding of how to create, configure, and manage Docker containers

Experience with continuous integration systems and automated test execution pipelines (Gitlab preferred).

Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Rust.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Familiarity with database systems and CRUD operations in database management, preferably PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB

Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation

Experience with physics-based software packages and/or model-based digital engineering tools

Knowledge of precision orbit determination methods

Familiarity with FreeFlyer, STK GMAT, and/or custom-developed equivalent

Familiarity with satellite dynamics, including orbit determination, attitude control systems, and station-keeping maneuvers.

Experience with flight software and embedded systems

Experience setting up automated hardware in the loop (HIL) test benches

Familiarity with satellite mission operations and/or Ground Station as a Service providers

Experience with geospatial, remote sensing, 3D data, and/or digital signal processing techniques (e.g. SAR and optical satellite imagery, LiDAR point clouds).

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.