We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer who is passionate about building and pushing the boundaries of software to operate spacecrafts. Our software is a web-based application modern (React/TypeScript, C# .NET) with a microservice infrastructure (docker, Kafka, REST) that operators use to monitor and control constellations of spacecrafts across several active missions. You’ll be responsible for working with engineers, operators, and customers to understand requirements and implement features, bug fixes, and other improvements, including helping to solve complex problems like collision avoidance, operation center failover, automated cross-satellite network maintenance, and supporting multi-vehicle mission activities. You will have the unique experience of integrating your work with advanced simulation software and even seeing it in operation in York’s Mission Operation Centers. Prior space-industry experience is not required.
Key Responsibilities
Develop key user-facing features to support both current and future missions using Typescript React, C#, MSSQL, Influx, Kafka, and Python
Translate designs and requirements into high quality code
Build reusable components, design systems, and front-end libraries/packages for future use
Develop internal & public APIs
Engineer algorithms and business logic to promote scalability and automation
Write unit tests and documentation for internal users and customers
Collaborate with peers from multiple departments and disciplines
Participate in SCRUM ceremonies and code reviews
Contribute towards technical design and breakdown
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
College graduate -3 years of software engineering
Strong full-stack web engineering experience
Experience with strongly typed backend languages, such as C#
Exceptional problem solving skills
Understanding of modern React and its core principles
Experience with common front-end development tools, such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
Experience with Git
Thorough knowledge of APIs and multithreading
Experience with SQL Databases
Eagerness to continue to learn and improve
Desire to mentor and participate in the growth of peers
Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to proactively seek information & guidance when encountering vague or confusing requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Computer science degree, or similar software-focused education
React using TypeScript
Experience with modern state management tools such as Recoil.js, React Query, Mobx, etc.
Experience with modern security practices
Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance.