Senior Ground Software Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Ground Software Engineer role is onsite in Westminster, CO. Compensation is $133,000–$161,000 per year. CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The engineer designs and deploys ground software for satellite operations, including command and control, telemetry, and ground-station systems. The work supports reliable satellite integration and operations while contributing technical leadership and mentorship to the software team.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and deploy ground software systems
• implement real-time telemetry acquisition, processing, and visualization
• integrate and test software with satellites, ground stations, and network infrastructure
• automate satellite operations and monitoring
• validate systems through simulations and real-world scenarios
• troubleshoot operational issues
• collaborate across hardware, satellite operations, and software teams
• provide technical leadership and mentorship.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

ground software

satellite systems

telemetry

command and control

python

java

c++

westminster co

$133k–$161k/year

full-time

satellite operations

technical leadership

export-control eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock options
• health, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA and FSA
• life and disability insurance
• retirement plans.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of software engineering experience focused on satellite ground systems and prior satellite-operator experience. U.S. export-control eligibility applies.

About the employer

CesiumAstro is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.