Software Engineer - Mission Dev
NominalNew York, New York, United States • Austin, Texas, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted May 1, 2025
120000 - 200000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Nominal develops critical software tools for hardware teams, enabling rapid testing and iteration similar to software teams. With a strong foundation in aerospace and defense, Nominal empowers engineers to continuously monitor, validate, and deploy mission-critical hardware innovations, revolutionizing the industry's approach to building and operating complex systems.
Job Description
Nominal is a venture-backed software company building next-generation tools for testing and validating complex physical systems. The Mission Dev team seeks a Software Engineer to embed with customers, solve their hardest data challenges, and contribute directly to mission success. You'll build custom applications, design data pipelines, collaborate with sales and operations teams, and inform product development, requiring grit, strong software engineering foundations, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
Requirements
- Experience designing, building, and shipping software in potentially ambiguous or fast-changing environments.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive, "get things done" attitude.
- A customer-centric mindset and a genuine passion for solving real-world problems with technology.
- Excitement to be a foundational member of the early team building software tools to amplify the capabilities of remarkable hardware engineering teams.
- Ability and interest to travel up to 25–50% to spend time with end-users on-site (e.g. rocket test stands, spacecraft clean rooms, automated manufacturing facilities)
Benefits
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO and sick leave
- Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
- Professional Development Stipend
- Annual company retreat
