Joblaze summary

In the role of Software Engineer for Mission Control Software, the individual will focus on developing essential software that supports testing and mission operations for aerospace technologies. Proficiency in backend development with Python or Ruby, along with frontend skills in modern JavaScript frameworks, is crucial for success. This position is ideal for engineers with a solid background in scalable systems and a passion for working in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. The Exploration Company emphasizes collaboration and agility, making it a dynamic place for innovation in space transportation.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on The Exploration Company's careers page October 29, 2026.
Python appears in 43.3% of 252 comparable mid backend roles in United States; Vue.js appears in 0.4% of 252 comparable mid backend roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS S3, Git, JavaScript, Kafka, MinIO, Python.
Does The Exploration Company sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: The Exploration Company targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software Engineer – Mission Control Software role at The Exploration Company.

From the original posting

Join us as a Software Engineer – Mission Control Software, where you will develop mission-critical software that powers our integrated testing and mission operations. You will primarily work on our Mission Control Software and build supporting tools used by flight controllers and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Software Engineer - Ground Segment you will:

Develop robust software used in testing and mission operations
Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment
Build scalable systems that support TEC’s expanding mission activities
Collaborate with testing, engineering, and operations teams to understand and meet operational needs
Write performant, maintainable, and well-documented code
Ensure reliability through automated testing and operational validation
Support users and contribute to improving development workflows and tooling
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience with backend development using Python and/or Ruby (on Rails)
Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or similar)
Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and design principles
Experience with message brokers or event streaming systems (e.g., Redis Streams, Kafka)
Experience building systems for real-time data processing and ingestion
Familiarity with object storage solutions (e.g., MinIO, AWS S3) for handling large datasets
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks
Ability to design, build, and maintain scalable distributed systems
Solid understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practices
Experience working in agile software development environments
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail with the ability to balance quality and delivery speed
Motivation to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Bonus qualifications:

Experience with relational or time-series database technologies
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelines
Experience in the space industry or other safety-critical domains

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

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Software Engineer – Mission Control Software

Key Responsibilities

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