Ground Software Engineer

Reposted 4 Days Ago
Seal Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
95K-166K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace
AstroForge mines asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space and contribute to a more sustainable Earth.
The Role
The Ground Software Engineer will maintain systems uptime, accelerate workflows, troubleshoot software, manage CI/CD and containerization, and support database operations.
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About the Company
At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. Along the way, we seek to leverage the technologies we build to provide additional value across other domains. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space. 

Job Description: 
As a Ground Software Engineer at AstroForge, you'll support our engineering teams by maintaining our systems’ uptime and accelerating their workflows. Your role will involve working with engineering teams to troubleshoot software issues, developing and documenting solutions that span software and hardware. You'll need expertise in CI/CD, a strong understanding of containerization, and hands-on experience with networking infrastructure, including setting up VPNs, managing subnets, and troubleshooting network-related issues.

Responsibilities:
  • Build and support CI/CD systems. 
  • Manage our containerized environments using Docker, and automate deployments.
  • Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure.
  • Set up and maintain VPNs and handle network segregation across subnets.
  • Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, and operation.
  • Support database operations, backups, and migration workflows.
  • Maintain observability systems for metrics, logs, and alerts.
Requirements 
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 3+ years supporting engineering teams in a fast-paced or startup environment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware problems and perform complex system tests.
  • ​​Develop and maintain accurate documentation for internal procedures and services.
  • Ability to automate solutions to repetitive problems / tasks.
  • Expertise in managing cloud services, CI/CD automation,, and virtualization in complex environments using external tools, BuildKite or Jenkins preferred. 
  • Experience building and managing production systems leveraging containerization technologies, Docker preferred.
  • Experience with database management, PostgreSQL preferred
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.
Benefits
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
  • Vision and FSA benefits available
  • 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match‍

Compensation 
  • Level 1 $95,000 – $118,500
  • Level 2 $115,000 - $149,575
  • Level 3 $140,000 - $165,900
  • Equity on the ground floor of a startup

ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 3+ years supporting engineering teams in a fast-paced or startup environment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware problems and perform complex system tests.
  • Develop and maintain accurate documentation for internal procedures and services.
  • Ability to automate solutions to repetitive problems / tasks.
  • Expertise in managing cloud services, CI/CD automation, and virtualization in complex environments using external tools, BuildKite or Jenkins preferred.
  • Experience building and managing production systems leveraging containerization technologies, Docker preferred.
  • Experience with database management, PostgreSQL preferred.
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
  • Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.
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The Company
HQ: Seal Beach, CA
45 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

We mine asteroids to extract platinum group metals (PGMs) in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than the current terrestrial mining methods. PGMs are critical to advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies, and sustainable infrastructure, but are rapidly depleting on Earth. Traditional mining for these resources comes at high environmental and financial costs. Extracting these resources from asteroids is more cost-effective and results in zero impact on our planet, contributing to a greener and more profitable Earth. By leveraging advanced technology and innovative engineering, we’re pioneering a pathway to sustainable mining that eliminates the need for extensive land disruption, reduces energy-intensive processes, and significantly lowers carbon emissions.

Why Work With Us

Team members at AstroForge not only contribute to groundbreaking technological advancements but are also empowered to grow personally and professionally. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds and encourage new ideas and experimentation. Here, you’re part of a historic mission to change how the world thinks about our shared future in space.

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