Software Engineer, Mission Systems

Welcome to Aperture Cloud. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Aperture Cloud designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Aperture Cloud's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Aperture Cloud and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Aperture Cloud is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: Aperture Cloud’s Mission Control is a web-based application that empowers spacecraft operators and analysts to monitor, control, and study our growing fleet of satellites. It is flanked by a number of distributed microservices that handle spacecraft scheduling, tasking, telemetry processing, and similar operational needs. Together, these services automate much of the day-to-day operations of Aperture Cloud's fleet of satellites. You’ll be a part of a team that builds, maintains, and operates these tools. Our mission is to offer a seamless interface that enables spacecraft operators, analysts, and engineers at Aperture Cloud to interact effortlessly with our assets in space. We strive to minimize operational burden, and to automate all aspects of satellite operations. You will be a part of a team that will support, enable and engage with the end users to iterate on these systems. In this role, you will tackle and solve a broad array of engineering problems in a dynamic environment. This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: Maintain and augment the automation and services ultimately responsible for the operation of Aperture Cloud’s satellites. This includes but is not limited to: Specify and implement new HTTP APIs and help improve existing ones. Evaluate and choose appropriate software technologies. Design and deploy critical infrastructure. Contribute with a team that values open and honest communication, collaboration, self-learning and initiative to solve problems big and small. Work closely with various teams across Aperture Cloud, ranging from Satellite and Ground Operations, to Pipeline and Product teams to ensure the satellite constellation meets all of the needs to achieve Aperture Cloud’s missions. What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar. 4+ years of relevant work experience. Experience in Python programming. Experience in API design. Experience with automated testing, code review, and documentation. Experience with relational database technologies (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, etc.). Experience with maintaining peer-reviewed code and continuous integration and deployment workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker or similar. Proficient Linux skills. Ability to be a self-starter for solving problems in a dynamic environment. Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams. What Makes You Stand Out: Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP. Experience maintaining infrastructure with Ansible or similar (eg. Kubernetes, Terraform). Experience working with monitoring tools like Datadog, Sentry, or equivalent. Experience working in microservice environments. Knowledge of aerospace concepts. Application Deadline: September 18, 2026 at 11:59p PT EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Benefits While Working at Aperture Cloud: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Home Office Reimbursement Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement Tu