About the RoleDispatch is developing ruggedized, field-deployable UxS charging infrastructure for defense applications and is seeking a
Software Engineer to support the development of related software for next-generation autonomous systems support platforms for deployment in austere environments.
What You'll Do- Implement and maintain features across the full stack for command and control (C2) applications, including web-based operator interfaces, backend services, and data integration layers, under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Build responsive front-end components for real-time situational awareness, mission planning, and asset management using modern frameworks.
- Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines that support telemetry ingestion and mission-critical workflows.
- Assist in integrating C2 software with tactical systems and platforms such as Lattice, ATAK, and other interoperability standards (CoT, TAK protocols, etc.).
- Help debug and troubleshoot networking and data-flow issues across the stack, applying a working understanding of the OSI model, particularly the lower/base layers (physical, data link, network, transport), to trace connectivity, latency, and packet-level problems.
- Collaborate with autonomy, robotics, and systems engineering teams to surface vehicle/asset status, sensor feeds, and control interfaces within operator dashboards.
- Support verification, validation, and testing activities, including simulation environments, integration testing, and operational exercises.
- Contribute to documentation including API specifications and interface control documents (ICDs) in compliance with federal defense standards.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 1+ years of experience (including internships, co-ops, or strong project work) in full-stack software development with exposure to modern front-end frameworks and backend technologies.
- Working knowledge of the OSI model, particularly the lower/base layers (physical, data link, network, transport), and basic networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, sockets, routing).
- Exposure to real-time data visualization, mapping/GIS technologies, or WebSocket / pub-sub architectures (through coursework, projects, or work experience).
- Familiarity with, or strong interest in, tactical data standards and military C2 ecosystems (ATAK, TAK Server, Cursor on Target, Lattice, or similar) - direct experience is a plus, not required.
- Basic understanding of containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud services (AWS/Azure).
- Exposure to version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for building and testing software.
- Eagerness to learn defense software development processes, secure coding practices, and system hardening, with mentorship provided.
What Valinor Offers- Competitive salary, equity packages, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401(k), among others.
- Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year.
- We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. Valinor also provides fertility benefits to those just beginning that journey.
- Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us.
Applicants must be a US Person and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (active clearance preferred). Employees will have access to information, materials, and technologies subject to U.S. export controls, i.e., EAR and/or ITAR, and must be U.S. Persons, as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62, based in the United States.
