Software Engineer – Mission Control Software (Remote)

About the Role

Join The Exploration Company as a Software Engineer – Mission Control Software, where you will play a crucial role in developing mission-critical software for our innovative Nyx space orbital vehicle. This remote Software Engineer position allows you to contribute to the future of space exploration while collaborating with a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.

What You'll Do

• Develop robust software used in testing and mission operations for our orbital vehicle.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• 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.

What We Offer

• A fast-paced, mission-driven work environment.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• An open and collaborative culture that values transparency.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A chance to be part of a pioneering company in the space industry.