Junior AI Engineer, Ursa Space Systems
$70-85k
+ Stock Options
More information about location
Satellite imaging & geospatial insights
Be an early applicant
Satellite imaging & geospatial insights
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$70-85k
+ Stock Options
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To analyze patterns in the physical world to understand what's happening at a deeper level.
Role
Who you are
- 1–3 years of software engineering experience (including internships or co‑op experience)
- Knowledge of at least one modern programming language - Python, React, Typescript preferred
- Experience using coding co-pilots like Claude, Codex or similar
- Experience working with MCP, CLI and Agentic tooling
- Familiarity with Git‑based version control and CI/CD concepts
- Strong interest in AI, automation, and modern engineering practices
- Exposure to cloud platforms and API‑based architectures
- Experience working in agile or POD‑based delivery models
- Basic understanding of testing frameworks or automation tools
- Preferred: Knowledge or experience about managing agentic memory and creating agent harnesses, writing evals, measuring costs etc. is very desirable
What the job involves
- The Junior AI Engineer at Ursa Space builds foundational engineering capabilities by mastering a Human-on-the-Loop delivery model. In this AI-first environment, you won't just write code; you will be a steward of software quality and system integrity applying sound judgment, identifying risks, and escalating appropriately ensuring AI accelerates productivity without compromising accountability
- As an early‑career software engineer you will develop, test, modernize, and support software systems in an AI‑augmented delivery environment. This role leverages AI tools as a default assistant while building strong foundations in software design, quality, security, and production discipline
- This is an exciting opportunity transitioning from the classroom to a professional Junior AI Engineer role that requires curiosity, collaboration, and foundational knowledge
- Use AI tools to assist with coding, refactoring, unit testing, and documentation
- Build skills in AI‑augmented workflows, systems thinking, and analytical problem‑solving
- Follow approved AI usage standards, policies, and guardrails
- Learn when to accept AI recommendations and when to seek review from senior engineers
- Implement well‑defined features and enhancements under guidance
- Assist in modernizing existing applications through refactoring and API updates
- Ensure all changes meet quality, security, and compliance standards
- Participate in structured production support rotations
- Use AI‑assisted diagnostics to investigate and analyze incidents
- Apply fixes (reviewed by senior engineers) to reduce recurring issues
- Adhere to coding standards and AI‑assisted quality gates within CI/CD pipelines
- Participate in peer code reviews and release readiness activities
- Ensure traceability and observability requirements are met
- Work collaboratively within an AI‑enabled POD and partner with Senior and Lead Engineers
Application process
- Please note: applications without a LinkedIn profile or cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, we would like to hear your personal voice and learn about your sincere interest in Ursa Space Systems
Our take
A lot of data analytics focuses on the small details - the digital footprint and individual clicks of a person’s online presence. Ursa Space Systems focuses on the big picture, quite literally, with its provision of satellite intelligence data.
The applications of Ursa’s data are manifold - spanning logistics, weather, climate, security intelligence and more. While a lot of business have their own data analysis capabilities, access to the data Ursa provides is difficult to come by, which is what sets it apart from the crowd.
Its a leading player in its corner of the market, and has received strong levels of investment. This supports the expansion of its capabilities to better support emerging markets for this kind of data, such as supply chain optimization and insurance.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Mar 2024
$6.2m
LATE VC
Mar 2023
$4.1m
LATE VC
Total funding: $61m
Company benefits
- Aetna health, dental, and vision insurance plans with fully paid premiums for you and your eligible dependents
- Basic team life and AD&D, short term disability, long term disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
- Entertainment discounts
- Optional pet care insurance
- Educational savings accounts
- Employee stock options
- Legal & financial protection
- Remote work opportunities
Company HQ
Ithaca, Ithaca, NY
Leadership
Adam Maher
(CEO & Co-founder)Former Advanced Systems Engineer at Space Systems Loral.
Julie Baker
(COO & Co-founder)Previously worked as Software Consultant at both Applied Decision Analysis and Fraunhofer Institute, Principal Scientist at Odyssey Research Associates, and VP of Cyber Tech at Architecture Technology Corporation.
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