Software Engineer - Space Systems Development

Overview:

The Center for Space Engineering (CSE) is seeking an in-house Software Engineer to support space systems development, laboratory testing, and mission-critical software. This role is well suited for a recent graduate who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure engineering environment and is excited to contribute to space mission success.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software supporting laboratory and mission systems
• Work with time-series databases to collect, process, and analyze test and system data
• Communicate with laboratory equipment over TCP/IP using the SCPI protocol
• Contribute to and maintain in-house software and tooling used for spacecraft testing and operations
• Support test campaigns, troubleshooting, and system validation
• Respond to time-critical issues during testing and mission operations as needed

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering with strong software development background.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in software development through coursework, internships, research, or professional work
• Experience/familiarity with the following programming languages:
  
  • Python
  • C++
  • Java
  • CSS (for internal tools or user interfaces)
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
• Ability to work reliably under high pressure and tight deadlines
• Willingness to be on call during critical testing periods or mission operations
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with time-series data and relational databases

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV".
2. Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary: $16/hour

ADA:

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://ece.usu.edu) offers BS, ME, MS, and PhD degrees. It has approximately 20 tenured/tenure track faculty, 100 graduate students, and 300 undergraduate students. The ECE Department offers strong graduate programs at the masters and PhD levels.

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Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

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*updated 09/2025

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*updated 10/2025