Full Stack Software Engineer, Urban Sky

• Experience working with DoD end-users is not required or expected, but is a plus
• 5+ years of work experience, or an advanced degree plus 3 years of experience
• Full-stack web development experience, with proficiency in the following technologies:
• Node.js
• React
• Typescript
• Postgres
• RestAPI
• Jest
• Git
• Cypress

Desirable

• Urban Sky is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace industry, and as a Software Engineer, you will be a key player in our mission
• Your primary responsibility will be to make significant contributions to our custom mission control software, a cornerstone of our operations that ensures the seamless execution of balloon flights and data collection missions
• Your contributions to our software will largely serve our existing and expected end-users, including external parties that buy and operate our stratospheric systems today (i.e. the U.S. Department of Defense, including the U.S. Army and the U.S Air Force.)
• Beyond this central task, you'll also have the unique opportunity to expand your impact by contributing to other critical software projects within the company
• These include enhancing our sophisticated image processing pipeline, which plays a vital role in analyzing and interpreting data captured during flights, and refining our real-time wildfire detection system, which utilizes cutting-edge computer vision technology to identify and assess wildfire risks
• This position offers a dynamic work environment where your efforts will directly influence the success and innovation of our company
• As a Software Engineer at Urban Sky, you will find yourself working on projects that demand not only technical excellence but also a deep understanding of the aerospace industry
• You'll be part of a cross-functional team that includes aerospace engineers, scientists, and software professionals, collaborating closely to transform project requirements into innovative software solutions
• You will play a pivotal role in creating documentation that ensures the integrity and maintainability of the software you develop. Your attention to detail and dedication to producing high-quality code will be crucial to our success
• Key Functions:
• Web Portal Architecture: You will be responsible for architecting web portals using modern web development tools - Node.js, React, Typescript
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with diverse teams of engineers - efffective communication and teamwork are vital in this role
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for the software you develop, ensuring that it is well-documented for reference and easy maintenance