Sr. Ground Segment Engineer @ Impulse Space - Redondo Beach, CA

Job Overview

6 days ago

Sr. Ground Segment Engineer

Impulse Space - Redondo Beach, CA

As a Ground Segment Engineer, you will work on all aspects of spacecraft operations and play a pivotal role in the success of Impulse’s missions. You will architect the ground command and telemetry systems that enable operators to carry out missions in the most reliable and efficient way possible, and that span a broad range from near-earth payload deliveries to Mars surface landers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and operation of the ground segment, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities. Conduct critical testing such as remote ground facility interface testing and acceptance testing of critical ground stations/assets.
  • Interfacing with commercial ground station providers, during the mission planning, integration, and mission operations phases
  • Implement specific mission data processing applications into existing systems to support payloads and end data users
  • Design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver large-scale ground software and mission control systems, including operator GUI’s and automation tools
  • Work closely with subsystem teams and external customers to continually improve software tools and data products
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field
  • 2+ years' experience with spaceflight command and telemetry systems
  • 2+ years' experience with developing software applications in Python, JAVA or similar
  • Experience interfacing with GSaaS (Ground Station as a Service) providers
  • Familiarity with network protocols (TCP, UDP, etc)
  • Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in team settings


Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Master’s degree in engineering or science
  • 5+ years' experience with spaceflight command and telemetry systems
  • 5+ years' experience with developing software applications in Python, JAVA or similar
  • Knowledge of CCSDS standards
  • Experience setting up ground segment networks
  • Experience with writing operations documentation
  • Experience with time-series databases such as InfluxDB or similar
  • Experience utilizing APIs



Additional Information:
  • Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed, including support of ground station operations inside and outside of the continental U.S.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.



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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

About Impulse Space

Founded in 2021 by Tom Mueller, a founding member of SpaceX. Impulse Space is driven by a vision to provide efficient, low cost in-space transportation services. Our space vehicles will provide transport to several kinds of earth orbits and interplanetary journeys. Those who share this vision include some of the industry’s best and brightest, who now make up the Impulse team. If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply.


Department

Spacecraft Programs

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Redondo Beach

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

$120,000 - $180,000 / year

Reporting To

Drew Damon

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