$100,000 - $125,000 a year
Position title: Software EngineerLocation: Onsite position in Tucson, AZWork Arrangement: Full-timeJob Description We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the design and implementation of Mission Control and Ground Software. As a Software engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with our internal and external customers, partners, and operations team to drive the technical solutions that connect manned and unmanned stratospheric flight platforms to our ground systems.
Candidates for this position should have a track record of delivering quality software solutions in an iterative manner that meet the needs of their users. They should be comfortable working in a team environment, onsite and remote, and be receptive to both giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Role Responsibilities - Gather, organize, analyze, and normalize requirements, producing natural-language software requirements specifications.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software according to the development process employed by the team while contributing improvements to that process.
- Develop and contribute to automated test and flight infrastructure (hardware and software) as necessary for automated test development.
- Communicate clearly and frequently, remaining engaged with the team through chat, email, voice calls, and physical meetings.
- Work with the self-driving software development teams to provide new features and capabilities.
- Develop and maintain standards-compliant and extensible code.
- Respond to and troubleshoot system issues raised by users.
- Work according to project plans, identify tasks, provide effort estimates, complete tasks on time, and report status accurately.
- Provide input to mission planning products and documentation.
- Support mission operations in Mission Control.
- Provide support, documentation, and training materials for new and updated mission operation tools.
- Undertake recurring Mission Control Training for mission operation support.
- Improve products and documentation during and post-mission operations to continually reduce flight risks and improve system reliability.
Qualifications- BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- 5+ years of experience, with 2+ years of experience leading projects.
- Experience with a variety of modern web stacks.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON.
- Experience with TypeScript.
- Experience with Node.js and Babel.js.
- Experience with Electron.
- Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB.
- Experience with REST APIs.
- Experience with Yarn and NPM.
- Experience implementing cloud and hybrid infrastructure at scale using AWS and Azure.
- Experience with DevOps best practices and CI/CD, including Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, including real-time and in-depth system analysis.
- Knowledge of test automation principles and design.
What We Offer You will work side by side with experts in emerging technology, gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of the you as a person, not just a team member.
Our Tucson workplace is designed to support collaboration, focus, and well-being, with an on-site environment that keeps supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program teams closely connected to the mission.
We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.
Some Final Notes The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand over time as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting!
