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Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of BlackSky. We are currently looking for a . Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services. in . United States. .. Step into a role where your code directly powers satellite operations and real-time space intelligence. This is an opportunity for a systems-minded engineer who thrives on bridging low-level interfaces and modern cloud infrastructure. You will help build the autonomous backbone that controls a live satellite constellation — ensuring safety, speed, and reliability at global scale. Expect to work cross-functionally with engineers across domains, in an environment that values precision, continuous improvement, and mission-critical accountability. Ideal for those who embrace complexity, enjoy collaboration, and care about the impact of their work.. . Accountabilities:. . Design, develop, and maintain software enabling autonomous satellite operations, health monitoring, and real-time tasking.. . Create services that integrate with ground stations and satellite communication protocols.. . Build cloud-native microservices to power scheduling, telemetry, and control logic.. . Collaborate with systems, operations, flight, and mission planning teams to shape and refine technical requirements.. . Write clean, testable, safety-conscious code while following modern development practices.. . Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and sprint planning.. . Contribute to launch and early operations for newly deployed satellites.. . Join on-call rotations to support real-time incident response and system troubleshooting.. . . Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.. . Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.. . Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Go, Python, C++.. . Solid experience with cloud infrastructure and microservices (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).. . Familiarity with CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and Git-based workflows.. . Strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand end-to-end complex systems.. . Excellent communication and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams.. . Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with government regulations.. . Preferred:. . Master’s degree in a technical field.. . Background in satellite operations, real-time control systems, or aerospace domains.. . Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, or similar infrastructure tools.. . Understanding of system fault tolerance, recovery, and safety-critical software.. . Experience in telemetry or ground control systems.. . Company Location: United States.