# Robert Ziegler > Software Engineer at Maxar Technologies Location: Los Altos, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/robertziegler ## Work Experience ### Staff Software Engineer @ Lanteris Space Systems Jan 2025 – Present | Palo Alto, California, United States - 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. ### Flight Director @ Maxar Technologies Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 | Palo Alto, California, United States - 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 @ Maxar Technologies Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Palo Alto, California, United States - 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 @ Setup Videos Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | San Jose, CA 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 @ PBR LEGAL, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION Jan 2015 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area - Drafted legal documents - Assisted lawyer with legal investigations - Reduced office expenditures ### Instructional Assistant @ San Jose State University Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Jose, CA 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. ### Bartender @ Chevys Fresh Mex SOL LLC Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 | South Lake Tahoe, CA Bartending provides a fast-paced environment centered on customer service. With this job, I would form direct relationships with the costumers to increase satisfaction and, thus repeat business. Duties included stocking the bar, preparing beverages, and clean-up. Bartending relies heavily on team work; when one part of the team slows down, another has to speed up. ### Line Cook @ Cecil's Steak and Brew Jan 2006 – Jan 2010 | South Lake Tahoe, CA Working for a fancy restaurant demands a fast pace with extreme accuracy. Being a line cook is a team-based job where if one person messes up, we all have to start over. What does that mean? 'Don't mess up!'​ As a line cook at Cecil's Steak and Brew, I prepared many items ranging from pizza and pasta to steak and lobster. Communication between the cooks is vital, because if one part of an order is popping up in the "window" before another is even finished cooking, it will likely go cold before it hits the table. ### Ski Lift Operator @ Vail Resorts Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 | South Lake Tahoe, CA As a lift operator for Heavenly Ski Resort, my job was to prepare, start, observe traffic, and shut down the lift, as well as provide customer service to the many guests visiting the mountain. ### Crew Member @ California Conservation Corps Foundation Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 | South Lake Tahoe, CA While working for the California Conservation Corps, I gained ex,perience in multiple areas. First, the CCC is a crew based job. Whether we were felling trees or building bridges, it was never a one man operation. I also gained multiple skills in the CCC: I was certified to cut down class A trees, which often times meant climbing and cutting it from the top down I was certified in CPR and first aid, and I also learned some basic masonry skills. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering San José State University ### Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering San José State University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/robert-ziegler-aerospace --- Source: https://flows.cv/robertziegler JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/robertziegler/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01