Orbital Sidekick (OSK) is revolutionizing how the world understands and interacts with our planet. We are the leading hyperspectral satellite data and analytics company building the most advanced space-based infrastructure and proprietary "Spectral Intelligence™" platform. Our constellation of Global Hyperspectral Observation Satellites (GHOSt™) delivers unparalleled, persistent monitoring capabilities, capturing an unparalleled 500 bands of light to reveal the chemical fingerprints of targets on Earth. We provide actionable insights to critical sectors including Energy, Mining, Agriculture & Forestry, Environmental & Emergency Monitoring, and Defense & Security, helping our clients optimize sustainable operations, mitigate risk, and enhance situational awareness globally.
As a Senior Ground Software Operations Engineer reporting to our VP of Payload Engineering and working closely with our Analytics and Software teams, you will help build out the tools, processes and products critical to our customer’s success.
What you’ll do:
Design software architecture that supports efficient upload and download of tasking and imagery dataEfficiently model tasking scenarios for a constellation of hyperspectral satellitesPerform trade studies on orbit positioning and maneuvers to maximize satellite coverageInterface with the operations and software team to successfully execute targeted tasking with multiple space-based sensorsWrite and maintain a modeling and simulation codebase that is used by multiple teamsWork with the OSK product team to deliver a high fidelity constellation tasking tool from simulation to executionDevelop and tune a scheduling algorithm for a constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites
What you’ll need to succeed:
BS in Computer Science or Aerospace/Mechanical/Astronautical Engineering5+ years of experience in the Aerospace/Space/Software industryExperience in verification of tasking plans and spacecraft health and statusStrong proficiency in Python and/or C++Firm understanding of Linux/Unix Operating System commands for scripting and commandingExperience using software APIs to receive and send telemetry dataExcellent foundations of software architecture, interface design, distributed systems, and testing patternsStrong communication skills with other disciplines and engineers
Bonus points if you have:
MS in Computer Science/Aerospace/Astronautical EngineeringPractitioner-level experience with Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc)Health and Status monitoring of satellite software systems experienceKnowledge of orbital mechanics and pointing/control algorithms for spacecraftSpacecraft operations experience, downloading and uploading spacecraft control parameters
What we offer:
Competitive compensation and equity packagesComprehensive health plan including health/dental/vision/wellnessDisability and Life insurance401K programFlexible time offCommuter benefitsLearning and development opportunitiesMonthly stipend for internet/cell phone/office expensesFlexible in-office schedule with lunch Tuesday to Thursday in the San Francisco headquartersOff-sites and team-building activitiesRemote friendly (we hire in-office and remote employees in the United States)
