Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Kymeta revolutionizes satellite communications through Intelligent Communications Platforms (ICPs). Our electronically steered flat panel antennas enable seamless communications on-the-move. Kymeta solutions serve government, military, maritime, transport, and public safety clients worldwide, providing uninterrupted connectivity and spatial intelligence anywhere, anytime. With over 150 patents, Kymeta is shaping the future of global communications.

Kymeta is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in both advanced algorithm development and real-time system implementation—someone who can bridge the gap between the theoretical and the practical. You should be fluent in C/C++, comfortable working under real-time constraints, and experienced in translating complex mathematical models into production-ready code for embedded systems. A strong grasp of systems engineering principles and the ability to operate across multiple layers of the software stack are essential.

This role spans the full system: from algorithm design and prototyping to integration, deployment, and optimization on real hardware. You'll contribute to all aspects of our antenna control software—low-level drivers, estimation, control loops, orchestration layers, and adaptive optimization logic leveraging AI/ML where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver antenna control software across Kymeta's multi-band, multi-orbit satellite systems
• Control loop design, acquisition, pointing, and tracking algorithm development
• System-level orchestration from low-level drivers to adaptive logic
• Integration of AI/ML technologies from the cloud to the edge
• Build the enabling software infrastructure: interfaces, data pipelines, finite-state machines, diagnostics, and fault handling
• Embedded implementations in C/C++ on constrained Linux or real-time platforms
• Collaborate across hardware, RF, systems, and cloud teams to ensure system cohesion
• Drive the entire development lifecycle—from simulation to field deployment, with a mindset of hyper-ownership that includes engaging stakeholders early, maintaining alignment throughout development, and validating post-delivery to ensure program success
• Promote reliability, testability, and long-term maintainability throughout the codebase

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong background in satellite communication systems, wireless technologies, or related domains
• Track record of implementing complex mathematical models in embedded or real-time systems
• Practical experience integrating cloud platforms, IoT frameworks, or AI/ML technologies with edge devices
• Hands-on experience with Extended Kalman Filters (EKFs) and vehicle localization

Education:

• B.S. Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and experience, M.S. preferred

Compensation:

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $140,000 - $190,000. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus, 10% stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Benefits:

• Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Vision & Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.