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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Satellite Ground Systems - **Company:** KSAT INC. - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Unix, Cloud Computing, Databases, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, JSON, Python (Programming Language), OpenStack, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Engineering, YAML, Private Cloud Environment, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Git, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Operational Systems, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Software-Engineer-Satellite-Ground-Systems-KSAT-INC-879199966083126/ ## About the Role + Minimum of 2 years of professional software development experience + Strong proficiency in Rust and/or Python; adequate experience with other languages is acceptable + Comfort working in both Unix-like and Windows environments + Experience shipping and maintaining production software, from initial design through deployment + Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines + Experience both building and consuming RESTful APIs, working comfortably with structured data formats (JSON, YAML) + Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) + Ability to work independently and autonomously, while maintaining close collaboration with KSAT's Norwegian Product Team Preferred + Experience with public cloud (e.g., Azure) and/or private cloud (e.g., OpenStack) technologies + Experience designing and deploying microservices-oriented architectures + Experience with IaC tooling - Terraform for VM/resource deployment and management, Ansible for software workflows + Experience with Kubernetes-native technologies such as Helm, Operators, or Ingress Controllers + Familiarity with cloud-native observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Loki) + General knowledge of spacecraft mission operations or aerospace-related projects Education Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Other Requirements + US Citizenship required. + Ability to obtain and maintain a US SECRET Clearance ## Description KSAT USA is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, debug, and deploy software and scripting solutions that support aerospace programs across their full lifecycle. This role blends hands-on integration and test work with software engineering - you'll build new (greenfield) tools and services while also integrating with, extending, and maintaining KSAT's existing production codebases. You will be a key point of contact for the US contingent of a global corporation, working closely with the local team while also collaborating with mission operations counterparts headquartered in Europe. This is a fantastic chance to be part of an international team, with the opportunity to travel to Europe for mission integration activities. The ideal candidate will assist in identifying and testing technical solutions to automate routine tasks in support of the ground network and mission operations groups, and will help assess the readiness of APIs and ground and flight operations products. Cloud-native development is a growing focus for the Denver office, and this role will take on increasing responsibility for deploying and supporting KSAT software in both public and private cloud environments. The role will be local to the Denver region with flexible teleworking opportunities. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. Joining the KSAT Team means: + Opportunity to work across the commercial, civil, and defense space industry + Flexible work environment + Experience in an international company with a global footprint and opportunities to work across cultures + Engaging team: inspire small, dedicated, "A-class" teammates. Being part of a nimble and passionate "start-up" team, with the financial security and product technology readiness level of an established company - the best of both worlds, + Design, develop, test, and deploy software that supports KSAT's ground network and mission operations systems - both building new (greenfield) tools and services and integrating with, maintaining, and extending existing production codebases + Build and consume RESTful APIs to interface with ground network systems, customer platforms, and internal tooling; assist in troubleshooting API and integration issues + Assist in deploying customer databases and mission data products into KSAT's operational environment + Create scripts to monitor, control, and collect data from lab test equipment + Design, develop, and deploy KSAT software products into public (Azure) and private (OpenStack) cloud environments, with growing ownership of cloud-native deployment work out of the Denver office + Contribute to CI/CD pipelines that automate software build, testing, and deployment processes + Work closely with the KSAT Norway Product Development team to assist with new software initiatives and shared product roadmaps ## Related Videos - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Building a Friendly Kotlin SDK to Connect to JetBrains Space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/128-building-a-friendly-kotlin-sdk-to-connect-to-jetbrains-space) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)