Forward Deployed Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field \n

• 3+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in customer-facing roles \n

• Experience developing, deploying, or supporting production software in mission-critical environments \n

• Strong Python programming skills; TypeScript, Java, or similar languages are a plus \n

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Amp, or ChatGPT \n

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), databases, Docker, and Kubernetes \n

• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams \n

• Good product understanding, with the ability to identify customer needs and translate them into practical solutions \n

• Ability to quickly develop prototypes, adapt to changing requirements, and solve complex technical challenges \n

• Relevant cloud or Kubernetes certifications are a plus \n, Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment and work from the office under the required hybrid schedule.

• Deploy and configure satellite operations software in customer environments, ensuring reliability and performance \n

• Troubleshoot technical issues across backend APIs, cloud infrastructure, databases, and frontend applications \n

• Work directly with customers and mission operations teams to understand their technical needs and challenges (travelling to customer site may be requirred) \n

• Develop prototypes and new features based on real customer feedback and operational requirements \n

• Translate customer insights into product improvements, integrations, and development priorities \n

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to turn prototypes into reliable production solutions \n

• Contribute to full-stack development, from infrastructure and backend services to user-facing applications \n

• Use AI-assisted development tools and automation to accelerate software delivery and troubleshooting \n

• Create technical documentation, integration guides, and reusable deployment procedures \n

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\n, Work directly with spacecraft systems, solve complex integration challenges, and help shape software used in real satellite missions.

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Outstanding benefits include: unlimited PTO (minimum 15 days encouraged), 100% employee health insurance coverage, 4% 401(k) matching, quarterly wellness benefits, paid holidays, and equity.

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Join a venture-backed software company building modern infrastructure for satellite operations. Its platform allows commercial and government customers to command, monitor and operate different spacecraft and constellations through one scalable software environment.

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The company was founded by experienced engineers and satellite operators who wanted to replace fragmented, highly customized ground systems with modern, reusable software.