You do not need to have experience building space ground systems or experience in aerospace. You'll have ownership of challenging, greenfield problems and a chance to fundamentally impact the outcome of future conflict (and the future of the company), all while enjoying world-class benefits including platinum healthcare, flexible work hours/location, highly competitive compensation and a generous stock options package.
This is a 3 month temporary employment engagement. There is potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in building features that span the full stack, from web-based frontend interfaces (2D and 3D) to distributed backend services powering satellite command and control, mission planning, and data processing
Write testable and maintainable code across both React/TypeScript and Elixir codebases following industry best practices
Work on smaller, well-defined tasks under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining depth across the stack
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including space operators, designers, frontend specialists, backend specialists, and astrodynamics algorithm engineers
Participate in design and code reviews to continually improve code quality across both frontend and backend systems
QUALIFICATIONS
0-2 years of software development experience
Understanding of HTML/CSS and modern TypeScript/JavaScript
Familiarity with modern React (Hooks, Context API, functional component patterns)
Functional programming experience in Elixir and/or Erlang
Exposure to testing frameworks across the stack (e.g., Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, ExUnit)
Basic understanding of gRPC, RESTful, WebSocket, or GraphQL-based services
Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Comfort with Git and Agile tools and processes
Comfort both contributing to existing systems and building from scratch
U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar discipline
Some experience building, shipping, and maintaining real production software
Experience using React to build complex yet performant data-rich/dense applications
Understanding of OTP concepts including GenServers, supervision trees, and the Actor model
Experience with distributed systems concepts and fault-tolerant architecture
Experience in Three.js, React Three Fiber, or other web-based 3D libraries and frameworks
Familiarity with component libraries, design systems, Storybook, and CSS-in-JS
Experience with monitoring and tracing in distributed systems
Experience in UI/UX design and support tools like Figma
Strong collaboration and communication skills that let you thrive in a culture that values respectful, professional, and constructive conflict
COMPENSATION
Base Salary
Denver: $75,000
Long Beach: $80,000
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Location— This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.
Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
- This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
- #LI-Onsite
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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