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Senior Ground Software Engineer

Join CesiumAstro as a Senior Ground Software Engineer to impact satellite operations and collaborate with a dynamic engineering team.

Location
Westminster, CO, United States
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
senior
Type
full time

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 5 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago

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What you'll build

  • build and integrate satellite systems
  • work closely with engineering team
  • ensure successful build and launch of satellites
  • design and iterate on satellite performance
  • reduce mass and cost of satellites

Must have

  • hands-on experience as a satellite operator

Practical constraints

  • must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement.

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Ground Software Engineer at CesiumAstro will focus on developing and integrating software systems for satellite operations, collaborating closely with engineering and program management teams. Key skills include hands-on experience with satellite operations and a strong understanding of software development practices. This position is well-suited for experienced engineers who thrive in a collaborative environment and have a background in aerospace or related fields. The company is in a growth phase, planning to launch multiple advanced satellites in the coming years.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 1, 2026. Last confirmed on CesiumAstro's careers page October 1, 2026.

Quick facts

What seniority level is this role?
CesiumAstro targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior Ground Software Engineer role at CesiumAstro.

From the original posting

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.   At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience as a satellite operator, offering unique insights into the systems they will be building and integrating.    Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the company. You will work closely with the engineering team, program management to ensure the successful build and launch of our satellite. Element will be the largest, most powerful rideshare satellite in LEO. We’re launching eight of them in the next four years, starting with our first launch this year.  Together, our small team will design, build, and iterate to reduce mass and cost while increasing performance, reliability, and manufacturability of a new generation of satellites. Let’s build!

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