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Our platform gives hardware engineering teams a single place to ingest data, analyze performance, automate test execution, and collaborate across every phase of development, so they can move faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We're a fast-moving team that owns problems end-to-end, works across disciplines, and thrives at the intersection of hardware and software.\nWe serve top-tier commercial and defense customers, from autonomy leaders like Anduril and Shield AI to next-generation aerospace teams like Hermeus and REGENT, and performance engineering teams like Pratt Miller Motorsports, alongside mission partners within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force on programs where failure isn’t an option. We’re backed by Sequoia, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Lightspeed. Our team draws from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Applied Intuition, and other leading companies, united by a common mission: giving hardware engineers the tools to build the future with speed, safety, and confidence.\nThe Mission Dev team operates at the intersection of cutting-edge software engineering and critical customer missions. As a Software Engineer on the Mission Dev team, you're not just supporting customers; you're embedding with them to solve their hardest data challenges head-on. Think like a startup cofounder or an early-stage CTO: you'll dive into ambiguous problem spaces, own solutions end-to-end, and rapidly iterate to deliver impactful results. This role demands grit, strong software engineering foundations, creativity, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments where you'll be responsible for everything from understanding core user needs to writing code for data integrations and custom applications.\nYou’ll be a pivotal force within Nominal's Mission organization, directly applying your technical expertise to ensure our customers succeed with Nominal's platform and achieve their objectives. If you are a builder who wants to tackle complex problems, see your code directly shape mission success, and aren't afraid to forge paths in new territory, this team is where you'll excel.\nAbout the role\nBuild and deploy custom applications, scripts, and extensions to meet specific customer requirements and unlock new capabilities, biasing towards action and rapid prototyping.\nDesign and implement resilient data pipelines and integration workflows to connect diverse customer data systems with Nominal’s offerings, often in complex and novel environments.\nWork closely with our Sales and Mission Ops teams to ensure seamless customer handoffs, provide deep technical expertise during pre-sales conversations, and scope customer engagements effectively.\nGather customer feedback and insights from the frontline to inform product development, influence Nominal's technology roadmap, and improve our offerings.\nHelp grow the team by sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new engineers\nWhat we’re looking for\nExperience designing, building, and shipping software in potentially ambiguous or fast-changing environments.\nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive, \"get things done\" attitude.\nA customer-centric mindset and a genuine passion for solving real-world problems with technology.\nExcitement to be a foundational member of the early team building software tools to amplify the capabilities of remarkable hardware engineering teams\nAbility 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)\nSkills that supercharge us\nSolution-oriented: Experience collaborating with customers to solve complex problems in dynamic, evolving environments.\nAdaptability: Previous experience in startup or entrepreneurial environments, where agility, problem-solving, and end-to-end ownership are essential.\n[Bonus] Security clearance: Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.\nWhy Nominal\nBacked by world-class investors\nMission-critical impact with high-profile customers\nWork with deeply technical peers from elite engineering backgrounds\nBuild real systems that touch rockets, aircraft, and autonomous systems - not just dashboards\nBenefits/Perks\n 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance\n Unlimited PTO and sick leave\n Free lunch, snacks, and coffee\n Professional Development Stipend\n In-office hardware lab with a $250 project stipend\n Annual company retreat\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. \nITAR Requirements\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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