Senior Software Engineer – SDA
Salary range
$140,000–$180,000/yrBenefits
Unlimited PTO
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What You'll Do:
- Design and implement containerized microservices within an AWS environment (Lambda, ECS)
- Lead the design of relational database schemas (Postgres), prioritizing query performance engineering and indexing strategies to handle large SDA datasets
- Own the end-to-end feature development and integration of streaming and batch ETL pipelines
What We Value:
- Strong ownership mentality – you’ll lead technical execution and ensure your features make it from development to production
- Accountable – The team knows they’ll be able to depend on you
- Curiosity – We are solving the hardest problems in space and want to hear everyone’s voice to ensure we’re always innovating
Your Ideal Background:
- 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience
- Experience working in the defense/space industry
- Familiarity with one or more of the following: Machine Learning, SDA, Backend Development
Katalyst
Katalyst builds robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, envisioning a future where space activities are routine. Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding, with real ownership and impact in an environment demanding humility and craftsmanship.