Software Engineer, Array Labs
Satellite Modeling and Tasking
$150-300k
+ Equity
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
Space-based radars
Open for applications
Space-based radars
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$150-300k
+ Equity
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide high-quality 3D imagery on a global scale.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, with 3+ years of experience
- At least two of the preferred skill and experiences listed
- Experience developing autonomous systems and integrating them into larger operational frameworks
- Understanding of how to create, configure, and manage Docker containers
- Experience with continuous integration systems and automated test execution pipelines (Gitlab preferred)
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or Rust
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with database systems and CRUD operations in database management, preferably PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation
- Experience with physics-based software packages and/or model-based digital engineering tools
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of precision orbit determination methods
- Familiarity with FreeFlyer, STK GMAT, and/or custom-developed equivalent
- Familiarity with satellite dynamics, including orbit determination, attitude control systems, and station-keeping maneuvers
- Experience with flight software and embedded systems
- Experience setting up automated hardware in the loop (HIL) test benches
- Familiarity with satellite mission operations and/or Ground Station as a Service providers
- Experience with geospatial, remote sensing, 3D data, and/or digital signal processing techniques (e.g. SAR and optical satellite imagery, LiDAR point clouds)
What the job involves
- Positions from mid-level to staff software engineer available
- Responsible for building and implementing automation solutions for spacecraft and ground station for operating swarms of coordinated imaging satellites
- Implement controllers developed by GNC engineers to plan and execute satellite maneuvers, including orbit corrections and station-keeping, to optimize satellite positions and performance
- Develop and maintain mission planning software that integrates mission design, operational concepts, and flight hardware requirements
- Design and implement systems to manage asynchronous data streams, integrating real-time information to generate and upload new decisions and schedules
- Design architecture concepts considering spacecraft coordination, payload and system budget capabilities, data collection requirements, autonomy, and mission operations
- Implement automation and algorithms for precise orbit determination of Array Labs and GNSS satellites
- Evolve and implement models to characterize vehicles and satellite systems propulsion, power, precision, navigation, timing, and tracking requirements
- Optimize schedules to maximize imagery opportunities based on imaging priorities and system capabilities
Application process
- We will conduct three interviews via Zoom; the typical process takes around 2-4 weeks to complete from start to finish
Our take
3D imaging is a growing market important to a wide array of industries, including climate action, defence, and insurance analytics. However, data supply chains from the satellites that provide this imaging to the people processing it are slow and expensive. Array Labs is developing innovative satellite imaging that can be delivered to its users almost in real-time.
Array Labs has taken part in two reputable accelerators since it was founded in 2021, and is attracting investors thanks to its plans to create a multifunctional 3D imaging satellite constellation above the Earth. Whilst this idea has been in play for decades, it is only recently that the dataset technology has caught up with the concept, and Array Labs is paving the way.
There’s still much work to be done to realise Array's ultimate vision, but it has got off to a promising start and has good funding at its back. Taking on the work ahead of it will rely heavily on partnerships with preexisting satellite companies.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2022
$5m
SEED
Jun 2022
$0.2m
SEED
Total funding: $5.8m
Company HQ
Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Andrew Peterson
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Senior Control Systems Engineer at Moog Space and Defense Group, and a GNC Engineer and Radar Software Engineer at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
Isaac Robledo
(Co-Founder & COO)Previously an Associate at Sunstone Properties Trust, a CMBS Associate at Morgan Stanley, and a Financial Analyst at JLL.
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