HawkEye 360 · 6 months ago
Senior Software Engineer
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expHawkEye 360 is delivering a revolutionary source of global knowledge based on radio frequency (RF) geospatial analytics. They are seeking a Senior Command & Control Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software applications that support their satellite operations and ensure high-quality deliverables.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain command and control software applications that meet operational requirements
Implement solutions for real-time data processing, secure communications, and system integration
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand mission requirements and translate them into software solutions
Perform software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality deliverables
Contribute to architectural design and decisions, ensuring the software aligns with long-term goals
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in software engineering
3+ years focused on command and control systems or similar domains
Proficiency in Python
Experience building automated mission-critical applications and supporting remote hardware
Experience building REST API's using frameworks like FastAPI or Spring Boot
Experience with asynchronous messaging like Apache Kafka
Proficiency with modern version control
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong experience with real-time software systems, distributed architectures, and high-availability systems
A good attitude and team-oriented spirit in addition to detail oriented planning and problem solving
Preferred
Experience in other programming languages such as C++ and Java
Experience with Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes
Knowledge of Transport and Application layer protocols; UDP, TCP, FTP…
Experience in a fast-paced, small company where priorities can change rapidly
Familiarity with simulation and modeling tools used for C2 system testing and validation
Dedication - sometimes we all need to burn a little midnight oil to get the job done
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Competitive base salary
Benefits
Company
HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 detects, geolocates, and characterizesvarious RF signals using its satellite constellation in low Earth orbit.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$562.3MKey Investors
Center15 Capital,NightDragonNational Reconnaissance OfficeSilicon Valley Bank
2025-12-18Series E· $150M
2025-12-18Debt Financing
2025-12-03Grant
Leadership Team
John Serafini
Founder & CEO
Craig Searle
Chief Financial Officer
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