{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eb67832dcc64fff9088ce1e8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eb67832dcc64fff9088ce1e8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eb67832dcc64fff9088ce1e8","title":"Lead Software Engineer","description":"3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants\r\nThis range is provided by EVONA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.\r\nBase pay range$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr\r\nDirect message the job poster from EVONA\r\nLead Software Engineer (Ground Software) – Onsite | Irvine, CA\r\nAre you passionate about leading the development of mission-critical ground software systems that power space missions?\r\nA leading space technology company seeks aLead Software Engineertodrive the technical vision and executionof advanced ground systems supporting satellite operations and interplanetary missions.\r\nDue to the sensitivity of the work, this position requires on-site presence five days a week and will require you to undergo a TS/SCI Clearance.\r\nAs a Lead Ground Software Engineer, you will:\r\nArchitect, design, and lead development of robust ground software systems for satellite command, telemetry, and mission operations.\r\nDefine technical roadmaps and lead cross-functional teams across GNC, AI, and mission ops to deliver mission-ready software.\r\nEnsure the scalability, security, and reliability of real-time mission control systems (MCS).\r\nDrive best practices for ground system development, including CI/CD, test automation, and incident response strategies.\r\nServe as a mentor and technical leader for a team of engineers, guiding design reviews, code quality, and system architecture.\r\nCollaborate directly with mission operators to translate operational requirements into elegant, intuitive software tools.\r\nChampion innovation and continuous improvement across the ground systems stack.\r\nBasic Qualifications:\r\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).\r\nAt least2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.\r\nExperience building and scaling real-time systems with high availability and low-latency data processing.\r\nStrong technical ownership and the ability to drive complex projects from concept through deployment.\r\nEligibility for TS/SCI clearance.\r\nWillingness to support mission-critical operations, including on-call rotations or launch events.\r\nPreferred Skills:\r\nFamiliarity with spacecraft command systems, ground station comms, and telemetry pipelines.\r\nExperience with CCSDS protocols and other spacecraft comms standards.\r\nExposure to space mission planning, scheduling systems, or space situational awareness (SSA).\r\nProven ability to integrate ground software with flight systems and simulate mission scenarios.\r\nDomain knowledge in LEO, GEO, or deep space operations.\r\nTechnical Environment:\r\nLanguages:Go or Ruby and Python\r\nProtocols:CCSDS, telemetry, TT&C systems\r\nArchitecture:Microservices, REST APIs, real-time telemetry processing\r\nWhat You’ll Get:\r\nRetirement Support:401(k) with company match.\r\nGenerous PTO:Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.\r\nGrowth Opportunities:Leadership training, conferences, and internal career development.\r\nCompany Culture:Inclusive, mission-driven, and collaborative—with regular team events and space mission celebrations.\r\nReady to lead the next generation of ground software systems?\r\nJoin us and make a tangible impact on the future of space exploration.Apply nowto help shape the software backbone of tomorrow’s space missions.\r\nSeniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level\r\nEmployment typeEmployment type Full-time\r\nJob functionJob function Information Technology and Engineering\r\nIndustries Space Research and Technology, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Software Development\r\nReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at EVONA by 2x\r\nInferred from the description for this jobMedical insurance\r\nVision insurance\r\n401(k)\r\nGet notified about new Software Engineer jobs inIrvine, CA .\r\nHuntington Beach, CA $85,000.00-$115,000.00 3 weeks ago\r\nHuntington Beach, CA $115,000.00-$165,000.00 2 months ago\r\nFall 2025 Internship - Software EngineeringLong Beach, CA $98,000.00-$135,000.00 10 hours ago\r\nIrvine, CA $130,000.00-$150,000.00 21 hours ago\r\nSoftware Development Engineer in Test – 2025 (US)Irvine, CA $105,000.00-$185,000.00 6 days ago\r\nBuena Park, CA $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago\r\nIrvine, CA $120,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago\r\nFrontend Software Engineer - Autonomy UISoftware Engineer, PhD, Early Career, Campus, 2025 StartIrvine, CA $136,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago\r\nWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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