Ground Software Engineer

Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the secure and sustainable development of space for future generations. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face. 

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is seeking a Ground Software Engineer to join the team in our Denver, Colorado office. As part of the Ground Software team you will be integral to developing the ground system software for commanding and controlling the on-orbit servicing solutions that will deliver our vision of a sustainable space environment.
 

• Contribute to and own elements of the design, implementation, deployment and maintenance of all ground system software for Astroscale U.S. programs.
• Design and build software for deployment in cloud-hosted, on-prem and hybrid environments.
• Rapidly prototype software and infrastructure to prove out design concepts.
• Work in a full-stack capacity across back-end and front-end specialties.
• Work iteratively with Flight Software, Software Test, Software Platform, Guidance Navigation & Control, and other internal teams to achieve program goals ahead of schedule.
• Embody a culture of innovation, technical excellence, continuous improvement and customer focus.

• 2+ years of professional experience writing Rust.
• Professional experience with aerospace ground software systems.
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with Git, bash, Python, Docker and Linux.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies and design patterns.
• Passion for building next-generation space-sustainability technology.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately.
• Ability to organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Collaborative communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and agile environment.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field.

If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be an outstanding addition to our team, don’t worry about checking every single box—or having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S., we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you’re excited about contributing to our work and think you’d thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Salary range: $100,000 – $140,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.

The application deadline is January 22, 2026.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.