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Location

Bangalore | India

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Job description

Digantara is building the world's first maps for space, Space-Mission Assurance Platform™ (Space-MAP™). Space-MAP™ represents a revolutionary end-to-end infrastructure for sustainable space operations, offering a comprehensive space situational awareness solution that simplifies and strengthens satellite operations in the face of the rapidly expanding commercialization of space.

In order to support the requirement for satellite observations, a network of ground-based fully automated telescope observatories is utilized. Digantara is looking for a Software Engineer to build software systems and control algorithms for end-to-end automation of its telescope observatories. The Software Engineer will provide expertise to build, test and deploy software systems to ensure smooth and reliable remote operations of all hardware systems in the observatory.

Why Us?

• Competitive incentives, galvanising workspace, blazing team, frequent outings-pretty much everything that you have heard about a startup + you get to work on space technology.
• Hustle in a well-funded startup with a flat hierarchy that allows you to take charge of your responsibilities and create your own moonshot.

Ideal Candidate:

Someone with software engineering background who has built remote automation software for observatories, robots, drones or the like.

Responsibilities:

• Develop software systems for control and automation of telescopes, domes, computation systems and other peripherals in the observatory.
• Integrate weather station and other environmental peripherals into observatory control for ensuring quality of observations and automating safety procedures.
• Utilise GNSS time servers for time synchronization of telescope observations.
• Set up efficient data storage, management and retrieval mechanisms locally and on cloud.
• Interface with camera and mount control software and protocols from various OEMs to perform centralised operation of all equipment.
• Work with telescope users for developing automation scripts for day-to-day scheduling and execution of telescope operations.
• Establish secure and reliable communication channels for remote operation and transmission of collected data.
• Monitor the observatory control infrastructure, make constant upgrades and troubleshoot anomalies.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Highly proficient in Python/C/C++ & Object Oriented Programming practices.
• Experience in building remote automation software for robotic systems, drones etc.

Preferred Qualities:

• Experience working in operations for an astronomical observatory or similar scientific environment.
• Knowledge of ASCOM standards for astronomy equipment.
• Good understanding of telescopes, cameras and mounts used for astronomical sky imagery.

Special Requirements:

• Long travel and relocation to different observatory sites in Leh and Uttarakhand for deployment and commissioning activities
• Comfortable working in high altitude locations for long durations

General Requirements:

• Ability to work in a mission-focused, operational environment.
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions.
• Interpersonal skills to enable working in a diverse and dynamic team.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Writing and delivering technical documents and briefings.
• Verbal and written communications skills as well as organizational skills.

Job Location : Mumbai, Bengaluru

Travel Requirements : Travel to observatory sites in Leh and Uttarakhand for deployment and commissioning activities

Work Type: Full Time

Contact Us: For additional queries or information, you may reach out to [email protected].

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