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The successful candidate will have very strong software integration and debugging skills and deep experience in low level software integration with hardware (satellites or other!). You will bring or build expertise with C2 concepts and common industry standards and protocols such as CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, and MIB. Your primary responsibility will be integrating new satellites and flight software into Quindar’s mission management platform and you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to do this while supporting development and integration of solutions into Quindar’s broader product suite. Ultimately, you will contribute to Quindar’s mission of simplifying operations and allowing our customers to utilize their satellites like servers!\nThis is a hybrid role with 2-3 days in-office in Arvada, CO. We aim to maximize benefits of having in-person collaboration spaces while also working on a flexible schedule with a large amount of remote work!\nTech Skills:\nProficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java\n\nExperience developing real-time embedded software and/or integrating hardware assets with mission management software\n\nPreferred experience with satellite communication protocols such as CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, IP and data processing algorithms\n\nPreferred understanding of standardized command and telemetry definitions such as XTCE and MIB or similar concepts from other industries\n\nUnderstanding of encryption algorithms such as AES-256 GCM, AES-256 CFB, AES-256 ECB, NSA Type 1 PEGASUS, NSA Type 1 CARIBOU\n\nPreferred experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, S3, EFS/EBS, EC2, and RDS\n\nFamiliarity with Git and GitHub or similar framework for version control\n\nPreference for experience with open source software\n\nSoft Skills:\nDeep technical analysis and troubleshooting skills\n\nHighly adaptable; you will integrate a wide variety of missions into Quindar’s software and will need to find creative solutions to work through unknowns and unforeseen challenges quickly\n\nA foresight for scalability and proliferation of c2\n\nIndependent self-starter; able to complete projects on time with minimal guidance\n\nA high standard for software maintainability, quality, resilience, and performance\n\nStrong cross-functional communication and ability to distill complex information for internal and customer-facing audiences\n\nBackground Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field\n\n3+ years [professional] experience with satellite command and control systems or similarly complex hardware-software integration efforts\n\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance\n\nITAR REQUIREMENTS\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant 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. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.\n\nHiring process\nIntroductory Call with People Ops (20 min) A member of our HR team will introduce you to the company and the role, learn more about your background and career goals, and answer your initial questions.\n\nHiring Manager Interview (30 min) The hiring manager will discuss your experience in greater detail and explore how your skills align with the needs of the role.\n\nPanel Interview (45 min) You will meet with two prospective colleagues for a deeper conversation about your experience, technical knowledge, and approach to collaboration.\n\nTechnical Assessment (Offline) You will complete a capped take-home technical assessment designed to reflect the type of work you would encounter in the role.\n\nAssessment Review We will review your submission with you and discuss your approach, decisions, and thought process.\n\nFinal Interview with the CEO (30 min) You will meet with our CEO to discuss the company’s mission, values, and direction, with time for any remaining questions.\n\nReference Check The hiring manager will request two professional references from within the past five years. These may be former managers or colleagues.\n\nOffer The hiring manager will first share a verbal offer, followed by a formal written offer within 24 hours.\n\nHiring timeline We expect to extend offers to selected candidates in late September.\n\nWhy you'll love working at Quindar\nWe take work life balance very seriously. We require employees to take 15 days off but provide unlimited PTO and follow most US federal government holidays.\n\nMental health is just as important as physical so we provide quarterly health & wellness benefits.\n\nComprehensive health insurance for you and your family with 100% coverage for employees.\n\nWe encourage employees to save for retirement and provide 4% 401(k) matching.\n\nEach year we have a 4-day company offsite. Previous locations include San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Santa Fe, New Orleans, and San Diego.\n\nOur culture and company is evolving. 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