Space Software Engineer (Clearable)

• Design, develop, and maintain backend software supporting satellite ground operations.
• Build and manage APIs to control, monitor, and interact with satellite systems.
• Integrate applications with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS, EKS, and Fargate.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, cost efficiency, and security across cloud environments.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, implement features, and resolve technical issues.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps processes, and infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform.
• Contribute to software architecture design and system improvements.
• Prototype and integrate AI/ML or generative AI capabilities where applicable.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles with frontend and backend teams.

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Space Software Engineer to support the development of ground-based software systems for satellite operations. This role focuses on building scalable backend services and APIs that enable communication with large constellations of satellites. The ideal candidate is a strong Python developer with cloud experience in AWS and a background in building high-performance, distributed systems. No prior satellite experience is required., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software development.
• Strong programming experience in Python .
• Experience developing APIs and working with GraphQL or RESTful services.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, etc.).
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience using Git-based version control platforms (GitHub or GitLab).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical teams.
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience integrating AI/ML APIs or platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar.
• Familiarity with real-time data systems and distributed architectures.
• Experience contributing across backend, DevSecOps, and system architecture domains.

• Pay range: $130,000 - $180,000 (Based on years of relevant experience), * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave.