Sr. Mission Operations Full Stack Software Engineer

Astrolab

Astrolab

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Software Engineering, Operations

Hawthorne, CA, USA

USD 153k-196k / year + Equity

Posted 6+ months ago
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

As a Mission Operations Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing software that supports the mission operations of the FLEX rover during both commercial and NASA Artemis missions. You will work on everything from data management tools to operator telemetry visualizations to path planning simulation infrastructure, collaborating with both internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless operations.
Department
Software Engineering
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Hawthorne, California
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$153,000 - $196,000 / year
Reporting To
Niraj Patel

What You’ll Do:


  • Develop a comprehensive suite of full-stack software solutions for the Mission Operations of the FLEX rover, including data management tools, telemetry visualization platforms, and path-planning simulation software
  • Collaborate with external teams to create and manage seamless interfaces between in-house systems and vendor-provided software
  • Work closely with IT and Infosec to ensure mission systems are secure, reliable, and highly available
  • Support real-time operations from the Astrolab Control Center during lunar missions, testing campaigns, and simulated training exercises
  • Partner with engineering teams to optimize mission performance by refining data access and analysis tools

What’s Prepared You:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM field with 8+ years of experience
  • 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in full-stack frameworks such as Node.js, Django, Angular, React, etc.
  • Proven ability to manage projects through their full life cycle, from conception to delivery
  • Experience providing real-time support to internal or external customers in mission-critical environments
  • Experience developing software for mission-critical systems with a focus on reliability and security

What We Offer:

  • Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration.
  • Ownership in the company.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with matching.
  • Flexible time off and parental leave.
  • On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches.
  • Flexible work environment.

About Astrolab

Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1:

Application Review

Stage 2:

Recruiter Phone Interview

Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We value diversity at Astrolab, and we strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.

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