Software Engineer - Team Lead

We are looking for an accomplished Software Engineer to take on the dual role of Team Lead and Architect, driving the development of cutting-edge edge computing solutions for space-based systems. The ideal candidate will lead a talented team of engineers, taking full ownership of software design, development, and delivery while ensuring the creation of reliable, high-performance applications tailored to the unique challenges of space environments.

Requirements:

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of full-stack software solutions for space-based edge computing platforms
• Oversee software development lifecycle from conception to deployment, ensuring quality and reliability
• Drive technical decisions and establish best practices for the engineering team
• Architect scalable, resilient systems that can operate in the unique constraints of space environments
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize software performance on specialized hardware
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable deployment processes
• Develop and execute testing strategies for mission-critical applications
  
  

• Extensive experience with Python and C++ programming in production environments
• Strong foundation in software architecture principles and patterns
• Proven experience leading software development teams
• Expertise with containerization technologies, especially Docker
• Knowledge in data engineering
• Experience with edge computing or distributed systems
• Demonstrated ability to think independently and develop innovative solutions
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a creative approach to technical challenges
  
  

• Experience with embedded systems programming
• Familiarity with space-based computing constraints (radiation hardening, power limitations, communication delays)
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems
• Background in hardware/software integration
• Experience with high-reliability software development
• Understanding of space mission operations and requirements
• Prior work in aerospace, defense, or similar mission-critical industries