Lead Software Engineer, Slingshot Aerospace
$214.2-264k
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Space data solution
Open for applications
Space data solution
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$214.2-264k
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To accelerate space sustainability to create a safer, more connected world.
Role
Who you are
- Must be eligible to obtain or maintain US Government Security Clearance
- 7+ years of experience in software development
- Served as a tech lead or equivalent role for 3+ years
- 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- Experience using our stack or similar technologies (Node.js, Typescript, Python, Java/Kotlin, GraphQL, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, React)
- Adept in working with cloud-based deployments (AWS) PaaS and IaaS offerings including some experience with Infrastructure-As-Code solutions
- Capable working with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, EKS)
- Deep working knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions)
- Experience with event-driven architectures including Kafka and CloudEvents, data platforms, microservices, and distributed systems
- Leading initiatives to ensure unit and integration tests are part of the Definition of Done
- Knowledgeable in database design, performance, and troubleshooting (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Neo4j)
- Skilled in collaborating with data scientists in incorporating AI/ML/LLM into existing software products
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Desirable
- Possess security compliance accreditation such as NIST 800-53, DoD ILs, FedRAMP in higher-classification cloud or air-gapped environments and have experience supporting organizations to obtain accreditation
- Experience with fast-moving software technology startups and product organizations
- Knowledge of frontend technologies, specifically React, Three.js
- Demonstrated experience working in, or close collaboration with DevOps team members and infrastructure technology
- Familiarity with QA practice and collaboration
- Track record of supporting predictable software delivery with Product Team partners
- Prior Space and Aerospace Industry experience is a bonus but not required
- Proficient in integrating complex external systems with API’s
- Experience with simulation technologies like HLA/DIS
What the job involves
- As a Lead Software Engineer, you will design and build capabilities that advance the development of our products
- You will deliver your own timely high-quality code and you support your team by mentoring and providing support when needed
- You’ll work cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers to implement the right-sized solution that meets product requirements in a timely manner
- As the technical owner of a project, you will be a key advisor to senior leaders
- Slingshot Aerospace cares deeply about our commitment to company values, mission, and purpose
- The core competencies we will be looking to identify include: intellectual agility, ability to develop innovative solutions, leadership, performance-orientation, and industry expertise
- Own the overall technical leadership and direction for a portion of Slingshot’s projects, supporting your fellow team members to achieve success in a sustainable long-term manner
- Balance timely delivery with the operational stability of the overall system
- Foster an environment and culture of personal and professional growth
- Turn architecture ideas into technical specifications that can be executed by the team
- Leads software development lifecycle, from idea creation, planning, and development, all the way through to deployment. Productionalized support of the architecture and capabilities developed by the team, as well as coordinating technical design and implementation across teams to deliver customer requirements as extensions to core capabilities
- Participate in customer engagements and lead technical discussions
- Act as a mentor for other team members
- Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)
Our take
Despite years of research and exploration, we are still limited in what we know about space. Slingshot Aerospace is a company looking to deepen the understanding of space through advanced analytics, machine learning, computer vision and collaborative tools.
With the growing number of satellites, vast amounts of orbital debris and more nations competing for superiority, the space domain is only getting more complex. Slingshot therefore has bolstered its capabilities through acquisitions which granted it access to a satellite and launch database and optical sensing network for satellite tracking.
Substantial funding has supported the company's ongoing project to create a “digital space twin”. It’s clear the company’s work is vast and scaling, there has been steady growth since founding and we’re excited to see what its future holds. It is already attached to both NASA and US Air Force - signifying its value to the sector.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Sep 2024
$30m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Dec 2022
$40.3m
SERIES A
Total funding: $113.2m
Company benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Unlimited PTO
- Stock Options
- Remote / WFH Days
- Flexible Work Hours
- Snacks / Happy Hours / Team Lunches
- Prime office space in the heart of downtown Austin, TX and minutes from the beach in El Segundo, CA
Company values
- Integrity - We always take accountability for our actions and do what is right, even when no one is looking
- Transparency - We proactively share information to ensure that every Slingshooter has the awareness and alignment they need to execute with confidence
- Curiosity - We are perpetual learning machines who courageously experiment and constantly innovate
- Team - We seek solutions, not blame, and treat everyone with respect while taking initiative to selflessly work together to meet the needs of our customers and company
- Stewardship - We care for our people, our planet and space by using our technology, capital, and human resources responsibly
- Trust - Trust is the cornerstone of every relationship we have and we intentionally build it through every interaction, big and small
Company HQ
El Segundo, CA
Articles
Leadership
Tim Solms
(CEO)Member of the Board of Directors at 4C Strategies and the HondaJet Owners and Pilots Association. Formerly EVP, GM and Executive Advisor for Public Sector at Dun & Bradstreet.
David Godwin
(Co-Founder, President & Chair)Previously Chief Corporate Development Officer at the company. Serial Investor and Advisor. Is currently Principal at Net-Recon, and was CTO for Alert Media.
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