Space Systems Software Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Generous PTO

Health insurance

4% 401k match

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Software Engineer to design and build web dashboards and tools for space missions. You will work on real-time data, APIs, and proof-of-concept demonstrations with customers, delivering scalable software from requirements through deployment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid iteration, and a strong CS foundation, with eligibility criteria including US citizenship and relocation to or presence in the United States.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Proficiency with TypeScript and with JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte.
• Strong foundation in computer science concepts (algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, design, testing).
• Self-starter and able to navigate ambiguity and assess rapidly evolving priorities.
• Strong team player with great communication skills and collaborative work ethic.
• Experience at fast-growing tech startups is a plus.
• Experience with Lean Startup & Agile software development methodologies is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• US Citizenship required (future security clearance may be required).
• Must be located in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and release web-based dashboards, procedure tools, and software for space missions.
• Create software to support computation on datasets for decision-making and autonomous execution.
• Build and deploy high-quality code daily for rapid iteration with users.
• Design APIs and integration solutions for telemetry and control systems.
• Prototype demos and proofs-of-concept for customer meetings.
• Participate in customer discovery calls and technical demos.
• Analyze and enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of software systems.
• Support software QA and user testing.
• Assess third-party and open-source software and develop integrations.
• Contribute to engineering culture, processes, and tools growth.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript frameworks

CS fundamentals

Self-starter

Teamwork & communication

Startup experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Software Engineer to design and build web dashboards and tools for space missions. You will work on real-time data, APIs, and proof-of-concept demonstrations with customers, delivering scalable software from requirements through deployment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid iteration, and a strong CS foundation, with eligibility criteria including US citizenship and relocation to or presence in the United States.