Robert Ziegler

Software Engineer at Maxar Technologies

Los Altos, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Staff Software Engineer at Lanteris Space Systems
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    - Develop, maintain, and scale backend and frontend ground software supporting satellite telemetry, command, and control. - Improve automation and reliability of operational workflows using Python, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. - Collaborate with mission teams to integrate customer payloads and configure vehicle-specific behaviors in mission control tools. - Integrating CI/CD automation for satellite ground software, improving delivery timelines, mission readiness, and code quality.

  • Maxar Technologies (Palo Alto, California, United States)
    • Flight Director
      Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      - Led on-orbit operations for active satellite missions, ensuring vehicle health and execution of customer objectives. - Managed incident response and system recovery for anomalies in telemetry, tracking, and command subsystems. - Coordinated cross-functional teams spanning ground software, RF, and mission planning to deliver robust 24/7 satellite support. - Contributed to the development of operational training content and served as mentor for new flight controllers.

    • Flight Engineer
      Mar 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      - Supported preparation and activation of Mission Control Center for multiple satellite programs. - Developed and validated command and telemetry scripts for spacecraft bus and payload interaction. - Contributed to automation of routine pass procedures and telemetry limit checking via Python and TCL. - Participated in mission rehearsals, anomaly resolution, and satellite commissioning efforts.

  • Computer Aided Design Drafter at Setup Videos
    Jun 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Using either instructional assembly/installation booklets, or by visual analysis of a product, 3D CAD models are produced and are used to create assembly videos using SolidWorks software.

  • Legal Secretary at PBR LEGAL, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION
    Jan 2015 - Mar 2020 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    - Drafted legal documents - Assisted lawyer with legal investigations - Reduced office expenditures

  • Instructional Assistant at San Jose State University
    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 · 5 mos

    Working as an Instructional Student Assistant, I was able to use my knowledge and experience help students with their understanding of course material. This assistance was given both in one-on-one interactions with the students as well as descriptive comments when grading assignments.