Jobs and Careers

Software Engineer – Satellite Modeling and Tasking

Redwood City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026

About the role

About Us

Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world.

We're launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth, updated in real time, enabling faster, smarter decision-making for government and commercial organizations supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical geopolitical intelligence.

We design and build our satellites end-to-end, producing the world's most advanced earth observation satellites. Our fleet will deliver unprecedented levels of accuracy, coverage, and responsiveness to power critical insights precisely where they're needed most.

Responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills & Experience

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).

Compensation & Benefits

Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple: find uncommonly good people and pay them uncommonly well.

We offer high flexibility between salary and equity-based compensation. Final candidates can choose from three compensation mixes: low, medium, or high equity. Equity is a significant component of total compensation, and we aim to provide meaningful ownership for this role.

Full-time employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, commuter benefits, and more.

Interview Process

We will conduct interviews via Google Meet with the potential for an onsite visit; the typical process takes around 3-5 weeks to complete from start to finish.

Why Join Array

At Array Labs, deep technical expertise meets relentless impact. We prioritize curiosity over hierarchy and bold engineering ov