Radiometric Software Engineer

Vantor’s RadCAM team in Longmont, Colorado, builds software that supports calibration, performance assessment, and delivery of satellite radiometric data. This on-site role dives into collaboration with scientists and remote sensing experts to ensure imagery quality and robust data products, aligning engineering work with space operations and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for RadCAM software within Vantor's space operations and production environments.
• Design and architect services while monitoring reliability for existing systems.
• Offer software design guidance and technical support to RadCAM team members.
• Develop and validate software that integrates with the existing ground system through Vantor's CI/CD pipeline.
• Create automated unit, integration, and functional tests.
• Collaborate with RadCAM SMEs to commission future sensors and broaden the current radiometric calibration capabilities.
• Serve as an interface between the RadCAM team and the broader Vantor software groups while guiding adoption of software best practices.
• Design and develop new services and enhancements to existing ones.
• Work with other software engineers on design and development efforts.
• Provide architectural and design guidance for the future of a cloud-based distributed tech stack.
• Troubleshoot operational issues as they arise.
• Support deadlines and communicate issues and results clearly.
• Adhere to and continuously improve software best practices.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Two additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years with a Master's; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Solid software engineering capabilities.
• Experience with CI/CD deployment workflows.
• Experience developing applications that run on Linux.

Technologies

• Python
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• REST
• JSON
• PostgreSQL
• Docker
• Linux

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Adoption reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Incentive-eligible with a target-based incentive plan

Pay Transparency

The base pay for this position within Colorado is USD 124,000.00 – USD 165,000.00 – USD 181,500.00 annually.

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.