Softwareentwickler Python Remote (m/w/d)

Overview Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms).Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.About the Team Remote Sensing – The Data Remote Sensing is where Umbra got its start, and our agile Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation remains the most capable on the market. We transform satellite data into real-world, actionable insights that strengthen U.S. security and intelligence, support disaster response, and advance scientific discovery. Our team delivers data at scale with unmatched quality, persistence, and the speed and responsiveness our partners demand. If you want to work on cutting-edge space technology that’s redefining what’s possible in remote sensing, you belong here at Umbra. About the Job We are seeking a hybrid Scheduling Subject Matter Expert & Software Engineer to join our Ground Software Scheduling Team. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep knowledge of mission planning and scheduling with strong software engineering skills and a bias toward action. You will help keep the “north star” in focus for our scheduling system, ensuring our engineering team builds the right things in the right way. At the same time, you’ll contribute directly to the codebase, helping us hit deadlines and deliver scalable, automated scheduling capabilities that power Umbra’s growing satellite constellation. Our aim is to hire this position to work in either our Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office or Arlington, VA office. However, we are open to considering remote candidates who are an exceptional fit. Contribute directly to the development of scheduling software by designing, writing, reviewing, and maintaining production code. Provide forward-looking guidance to anticipate operational challenges and scale our scheduler for more missions and higher automation. Evaluate and help adopt modern scheduling methodologies, tools, and frameworks for satellite operations. Bring a startup/product mindset, pushing through analysis paralysis and helping the team make pragmatic tradeoffs that keep work moving. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. ~with at least 4+ years in mission planning, scheduling, or other complex resource allocation domains (e.g., aerospace, defense, logistics, or large-scale operations). ~ Hands-on software engineering skills, including experience writing production-quality code. ~ Expertise in scheduling algorithms, resource allocation, and constraint- or heuristic-based planning. ~ Ability to bridge domain expertise and engineering execution, aligning theory with implementation. ~ Experience with Python, FastAPI, and event-driven microservices (Kafka ). Familiarity with general web development practices (REST APIs, authentication, cloud-hosted systems, database-backed applications). Familiarity with optimization techniques in both the software and scheduling domains. Comfort with DevOps, CI/CD, Data Engineering, and modern software practices. Current security clearance, or the ability/willingness to obtain one. Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave ~ Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded) ~ Stock Options ~ Free Parking (on-site only) ~ Free lunch in office daily (on-site only) We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of , , , , , creed, , physical or mental , protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. ITAR/EAR Requirements This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.