Mission Aetherflux strives to revolutionize energy delivery to the Earth, making it more accessible and establishing American energy independence. Our innovative technology aims to provide reliable power to underdeveloped areas, disaster-stricken regions, and military operations.
Background At Aetherflux, we are pioneering a unique approach to space solar power. Our constellation of satellites will harness sunlight in Low Earth Orbit, convert it to electricity, and transmit it to ground stations via infrared lasers-ensuring energy access where traditional delivery is too costly or impractical.
Current energy systems often rely on outdated infrastructure and complex logistics that make them vulnerable to various threats. Aetherflux aims to solve these challenges by facilitating secure, scalable, and instantaneous energy distribution from space, transforming energy generation and delivery across the globe.
Founded by Baiju Bhatt in 2024, Aetherflux has already garnered significant attention, backed by a $10 million personal investment from Baiju, who previously co-founded Robinhood. Our talented team includes professionals from top organizations like Robinhood, SpaceX, NASA, and more, and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.
If you're ready to tackle formidable technical challenges and contribute to a groundbreaking energy initiative, we encourage you to apply.
Overview The Senior Software Engineer at Aetherflux will be at the forefront of developing software solutions for our advanced space-based energy transmission platform. This role demands expertise in embedded software, real-time systems, and distributed computing, aiming to create high-reliability software that governs satellite operations, beam steering, and data management in collaboration with engineering teams across various disciplines.
Responsibilities - Satellite Software Development: Design and implement reliable software systems for autonomous satellite operations.
- Ground Systems Integration: Create and maintain APIs for seamless interaction between space and ground systems.
- Data Pipeline Engineering: Develop low-latency, high-throughput data pipelines for processing telemetry and enabling real-time analytics.
- Embedded Systems: Design and validate flight software for onboard systems, emphasizing fault tolerance and performance.
- Prototyping and Validation: Develop simulations and hardware-in-the-loop testing frameworks to ensure system efficiency under real-world conditions.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously improve software for scalability and reliability as our satellite constellation expands.
- Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to integrate software and satellite systems effectively.
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of software development experience, particularly in mission-critical systems.
- Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, Rust, C/C , or Go.
- Strong knowledge of Linux systems, real-time software, and distributed architectures.
- Experience with CI/CD processes and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Google Cloud) for backend integration.
- Proven skills in debugging, testing, and optimizing complex software systems.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field.
- 6+ years of experience in aerospace or satellite software engineering.
- Knowledge of geospatial data processing, satellite telemetry, and event-driven systems.
- Experience in containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Hands-on experience with FPGA programming and embedded systems.
- Strong grasp of network protocols.
- Expertise in designing fault-tolerant and distributed systems.
Benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- 10 paid holidays each year.
- Paid parental leave.
- Relocation assistance available.
Disclaimer This job description summarizes key duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Job contents may change at the discretion of Aetherflux.
Aetherflux is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on a range of protected characteristics.
ITAR Requirements Applicants must comply with U.S. Government export regulations; eligible individuals include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees. Further information on ITAR is available.