Principal Ground Software Engineer

Job Category: Software
Location: United States
Employment Type: Permanent
Location Terms: Remote
Salary: GBP180000
Job Title: Principal Ground Software Engineer
Location: US Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Role:
As Principal Ground Software Engineer, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the architecture, implementation, and delivery of mission-critical ground systems. You'll work across teams to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performance solutions. This is a hands-on engineering leadership position with direct influence over technical direction and system design.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and development of robust ground software systems used for monitoring, command and control, and data management
  • Drive architecture and technology decisions across our backend and frontend stacks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, operations, and hardware teams
  • Mentor and guide a team of talented software engineers
  • Ensure high standards for quality, performance, and reliability
  • Contribute to code reviews, technical planning, and long-term strategic initiatives
Our Tech Stack:
  • Backend: Go (Golang), Node.js
  • Frontend: React, TypeScript
  • Tools & Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL/REST APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend systems
  • Expert knowledge of Go and/or Node.js in production environments
  • Solid experience with modern frontend development using React and TypeScript
  • Proven track record of architectural leadership and building production-grade systems
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and systems integration
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Nice to Have:
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or satellite ground systems
  • Familiarity with real-time data systems and mission-critical infrastructure
  • Exposure to cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, etc.)
Why Join Us:
  • Work on impactful projects with real-world significance
  • Collaborate with a high-caliber, mission-driven team
  • Competitive compensation and equity package
  • Flexible work environment and strong work-life balance
Apply Now:
If you're ready to lead cutting-edge software development that supports missions from Earth to space, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
 
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