SOFTWARE ENGINEER

DC AREA, NORTHERN VIRGINIA

IN-PERSON FULL-TIME

Overview Energy is a VC-backed space startup based in the DC Area. We’re building a constellation of large, deployable satellites, which will require solving fundamental problems in aerospace manufacturing, GNC, and space power systems.

As Overview Energy’s first dedicated Software Engineer you will apply your knowledge, leadership, and creativity to help build our constellation of next-generation satellites at unprecedented affordability and scale. Initially, you will be responsible for designing and building software systems which will enable a record breaking test campaign in late 2024. After the test campaign, your responsibilities will switch to integrating software with other hardware systems under test and working on satellite flight software. Expect a varied, challenging, and growthful role in which you will be the responsible engineer for multiple software systems throughout your time at Overview Energy.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build well-structured, maintainable Python-based control and coordination systems for optical and mechanical hardware and other subsystems.
• Develop state machines and other mechanisms for implementing fault tolerance in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Support our team of mostly hardware engineers in their development efforts and tests.
• Implement robust telemetry systems for data logging.
• Use your experience to choose the most appropriate technologies and protocols, balancing future maintainability with speed of implementation. Advocate and educate around modern, yet pragmatic, software development practices. You’ll be our first full time software engineer so you’ll have significant latitude to determine the best practices for our team.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from design through testing and deployment.
• Document your software architectures and code to ensure maintainability and future scalability.
• Bring technical excellence to everything you do.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in Python with a strong background (5+ years) in developing software with direct hardware interaction.
• Experience with serial communication protocols (e.g., UART, I2C).
• Experience testing code with hardware in the loop.
• Experience with telemetry systems, data logging, and transmission over various channels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Strong organizational and both verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have experience:

• Familiarity with control systems and state machine design
• Experience with IoT systems
• Aerospace experience, especially with satellite flight or ground software

Benefits:

The health and safety of our employees and their families comes first. In addition to competitive salary and equity, we offer competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life coverage, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and employer 401K matching. We have a semi-hybrid work environment where you are expected to be on-site when needed, but can work from home when appropriate. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Overview Energy is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. Any applicants looking to receive reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact  jobs@overviewenergy.com.

Studies show that often women and members of underrepresented groups apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Overview Energy encourages everyone who thinks they could do the job, even if they don’t meet all of our idealized qualifications, to apply.

We look forward to your application!

Contact:

Please send your resume and/or any questions to jobs@overviewenergy.com for consideration.