Mathematical Software Engineer

Overview

In this role you will enhance scheduling systems for Spire’s nanosatellite constellation and ground network, enabling efficient space-to-ground communications and orbital maneuvers. You’ll shape intelligent planning features for near-term and multi-day operations, improving resilience and observability. You work with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software that supports live operations and evolving business needs. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of mathematics, software, and space operations, offering meaningful impact on global real-time coverage.

Pay / Benefits

• Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
• Launch Attendance
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Responsibilities

• Develop new scheduling capabilities for orbital maneuver planning and ground-system contact scheduling
• Iterate on features based on stakeholder feedback and changing requirements
• Build and refine observability dashboards and alerts
• Support live operations of constellation scheduling software
• Improve the team’s developer environment and processes
• Investigate and mitigate production issues

Key requirements

• Strong mathematics or modelling systems skills
• Proven ability to write robust software applications
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements
• Solid understanding of version control, testing, debugging and build systems
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics or similar discipline

• adaptability
• problem solving
• communication
• Programming in Rust or other compiled languages
• Combinatorial optimization and/or mixed integer programming
• Orbital mechanics and manoeuvre planning

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