Senior Software Engineer I

Description

The company builds rockets, spacecraft and critical subsystems to help connect and protect the world and extend human reach to the Moon, Mars and beyond. It is one of the fastest-growing space companies.

The Space Systems team builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads, and components such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems and radios. It has supported more than 1,700 missions, from interplanetary exploration and in-space manufacturing to national security and defense work.

The team has built spacecraft, payloads and components for Moon and Mars missions and works with NASA, the Space Development Agency and the U.S. Space Force.

This Senior Software Engineer I role sits within the MES work and involves collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, technicians and operations to build full-stack software that makes critical operations more efficient. The focus is the in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and tools that connect to the ERP system and related products. These applications depend heavily on relational databases and REST APIs, both upstream and downstream, within a service-oriented architecture.

Deadlines are often tight, so the work requires staying focused on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build and run software across the full stack, with depth in at least one area such as frontend or backend development, database administration, UI/UX design, product ownership, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• Write high-quality software with automated unit, integration and end-to-end tests, code reviews, Agile practices and project tools such as Jira.
• Use version control such as Git to manage code, keep documentation thorough and work with stakeholders.
• Support users and make sure systems outside your own area integrate smoothly.
• Tackle complex engineering problems by proposing new solutions, explaining technical ideas and driving work within your technical area.

Requirements

• Hold a degree or diploma in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or another technical field.
• Have 5+ years of professional full-stack software engineering experience.
• Be strong in Git for version control and collaboration.
• Be proficient in C and TypeScript.
• Have working knowledge of Angular or another front-end framework,.NET or another back-end framework, Git, SQL and HTML/CSS.
• US citizenship is required because of program requirements.
• Nice to have: proficiency in RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes and Elasticsearch.
• Nice to have: strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Nice to have: experience in aerospace areas such as Launch Operations, ERP, QMS and PLM.

Conditions

The role is based at the company's headquarters in Long Beach, CA.

The job may involve long periods of sitting, standing, walking and computer work, plus occasional moderate noise, dust and fumes in production areas.

Level and base salary are set case by case, based on job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

Total compensation (base and equity) is $196,275 - $233,675 USD.

Base salary is $132,000 - $198,000 USD.

For US offices, you must be a US citizen, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State and/or US Department of Commerce, as applicable, under ITAR export rules for space technology.

For New Zealand offices, background checks, including nationality checks, happen before any offer. You must be eligible to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data. You may be ineligible if you are not a citizen of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the EU or a NATO member country, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.

Benefits

• Equity: an anticipated annual grant value is set based on function, level, experience and other factors. The realized value depends on vesting and stock price.
• Company stock is part of total compensation, so you share in the company's growth as it expands to new launch sites, missions and markets.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
• Medical plans: HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP with a significant company HSA contribution.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick time, plus 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers where available, and discounted gym memberships.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% off the company merch store, and other employee discounts.