Ground Software Engineer

Job Title: Ground Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Ground Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing software and infrastructure for satellite constellations. The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack engineering experience, a solid understanding of software design principles, and familiarity with operations-focused development. As a key member of the Ground Software Team, you will support software systems enabling communication with and control of satellites. This role offers significant autonomy in system design and implementation, making it ideal for a motivated, self-starting engineer ready to lead major initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software applications supporting mission operations for constellation-based satellites.
• Architect, implement, and maintain network infrastructure supporting ground-to-satellite communication systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues across full-stack and networked systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify operational challenges and develop automation-focused software solutions.
• Serve as a leader within the Ground Software team across U.S. and India-based groups.
• Act as a strong individual contributor while providing technical guidance and thought leadership.
• Uphold and promote modern engineering best practices within the team.

Essential Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience with a strongly typed language such as C, Go, or Rust.
• Proficiency with Linux command line for debugging cloud computers and Windows for lab computers.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proficiency in DevOps systems and version control tools.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Experience in full-stack development, networked systems, and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in implementing DevOps concepts including continuous integration, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Experience developing platform-agnostic applications (iOS, Android, and web).
• Strong front-end design and development experience.
• Experience with design/mockup tools such as Adobe XD or Figma.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.
• Experience with frameworks such as NodeJS, FastAPI, NextJS, Fiber, Express, OpenAPI, Swagger, and TypeORM.
• Experience with front-end frameworks like Angular, Vue, React.
• Experience with mobile development using Flutter, Swift, Android Studio.
• Experience with multithreaded/concurrent programming.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker.
• Comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience with centralized logging systems like Splunk or Elasticsearch.

Work Environment

This position is hybrid, requiring one to two days in the office per week, with additional on-site support for meetings, projects, demos, or vendor visits as needed. The work environment offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to building a first-of-its-kind global satellite-to-cellular network, with high ownership, rapid learning, and real-world impact.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lanham, MD.

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

AST SpaceMobile offers comprehensive health benefits and stock options.

This is a hybrid position in Lanham,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 19, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.