Senior Full Stack Engineer

Lunar Outpost
Golden, CO, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$115,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon S3 C++ (Programming Language) Monitoring of Systems PostgreSQL MySQL Node.Js Query Optimization Queueing Systems RabbitMQ Prometheus Software Engineering
+20 more
Software Systems SQL Databases Datadog Cloud Platform System ReactJS Grafana Backend Cloudformation Containerization Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Production Code Apache Kafka Front End Software Development Api Design Terraform Data Pipelines Docker Microservices

Job description

  • Design and develop backend features for Stargate C2 platform supporting lunar rover operations

  • Implement real-time data pipelines handling spacecraft telemetry streams using CCSDS protocols (SPP, AOS, TM/TC)

  • Ship production code to AWS environments using infrastructure-as-code practices (CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK)

  • Develop and deploy containerized microservices within Docker and Kubernetes ecosystems

  • Write high-performance backend services in Node.js and C++ for real-time telemetry processing

  • Contribute to React-based mission control interfaces when frontend work is required

  • Develop and release safety-critical software systems following rigorous verification and certification standards

Requirements

Do you have experience in SQL?, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Math discipline

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience

  • Production experience shipping code to cloud environments (AWS preferred)

  • Strong proficiency in Node.js and C++ development

  • Hands-on experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar) including schema design and query optimization

  • Experience working with object storage systems (S3, Minio, or equivalent)

  • API development and design experience with production systems

  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and container orchestration

  • Previous ground software development experience for space programs or aerospace systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with CCSDS protocols: Space Packet Protocol (SPP), Advanced Orbiting Systems (AOS), Telemetry/Telecommand (TM/TC), CCSDS File Delivery Protocol (CFDP)

  • React experience and frontend development skills

  • Experience with message queue systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)

  • Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, OpenTelemetry)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k) 4% Match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance, Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.
  • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
  • Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
  • Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
  • Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

About the company

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity’s presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. Currently, we are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment.

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