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EVONA · 23 hours ago

Ground Software Engineer

positionDenver, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

EVONA is a company focused on transforming space from exploration to infrastructure through reusable satellite technology. They are seeking a Ground Software Engineer to architect and build mission control systems for autonomous spacecraft, ensuring reliable command, telemetry, and automation for on-orbit operations.

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Hiring Manager
Ryan Widdicombe
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Responsibilities

Designing and building mission control systems, including command, telemetry, and automation
Developing command routing, telemetry acquisition, processing pipelines, and visualization systems
Architecting ground station network infrastructure
Building integrated test and simulation systems alongside flight software
Creating operational automation tools to streamline satellite operations
Supporting commissioning and live on-orbit missions
Collaborating closely with flight software, GNC, RF, and mission operations teams

Qualification

Software development for spacecraftBackend development in PythonCommandTelemetry systemsTCP/IPNetworkingRelational databasesCloud platform experienceCI/CDVersion controlAutomated testingDockerKubernetesRF communications knowledge

Required

5+ years developing software for spacecraft operations, mission control, or ground systems
Strong backend development experience in Python, C++, or Go
Experience with SatOps platforms and mission workflows
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and networking fundamentals
Experience with relational or time-series databases such as PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, or Prometheus
Familiarity integrating with ground station providers such as KSAT or Atlas
Cloud platform experience, ideally AWS
CI/CD, version control, and automated testing experience

Preferred

Experience processing and visualising spacecraft telemetry streams
Knowledge of CCSDS protocols
Docker or Kubernetes experience
Exposure to RF communications or ground station hardware

Company

EVONA

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We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
dateFounded in 2018
location
St Petersburg, Florida, US
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.evona.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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