Staff Software Engineer, Digital Engineering

Architecture & Design

• Design the domain data models and workflows for in-house systems of record - parts, revisions, BOMs, change orders, and as-built records - with lifecycle states and end-to-end traceability.

• Architect the services, APIs, integrations, and event-driven data flows that connect our applications with the off-the-shelf tools they work alongside and, over time, replace.

• Own significant parts of the network, infrastructure, and security design, including role-based access and audit for export-controlled data.

Technical Execution

• Build and ship full-stack applications end to end - data model, services and APIs, workflow, and web user interface - and operate them in production.

• Plan and execute migrations from off-the-shelf tools to in-house software: data migration, parallel operation, and cutover, without breaking traceability.

• Build in observability, auditability, sync health, and data-quality checks as first-class features.

• Set and uphold engineering standards - code quality, testing, reviews, and technical documentation.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor senior and early-career engineers and raise the technical bar across the team.

• Work directly with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing users to understand real workflows and ship software that fits them.

• Partner with the teams that own today’s engineering and business systems to design integrations and plan migrations that respect how those systems are run., * This role operates in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment supporting national security space operations, where adaptability and rapid decision-making are essential.

• Requires coordination across distributed teams, including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and government partners.

• May require participation in an on-call and support rotation to keep our software reliable in production.

• Occasional travel to other company sites, government sites, or partner locations may be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

• Work Location: this role is onsite at our facilities in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. #LI-Onsite

• Work environment is a standard office setting, working at a desk or on a production factory floor.

• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20 lbs.

• This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record designing and shipping production applications, services, and system integrations.

• Experience building user-facing web applications end to end - from data model and APIs to a modern front end (e.g., TypeScript, React).

• Deep experience with API design, event-driven architectures, and reliably moving and transforming data between disparate systems.

• Strong grasp of domain data modeling for complex, versioned records, and of keeping data consistent and traceable across multiple systems of record.

• Experience building for observability, auditability, and data quality in production.

• Cloud and infrastructure fluency (e.g., AWS), plus strong fundamentals across networking, security, and CI/CD.

• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Go, Python).

• Track record setting technical direction across multiple services or teams and mentoring other engineers, including senior engineers.

• U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. Person) as required under ITAR.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building, extending, or integrating PLM, ERP, manufacturing execution (MES), requirements/ALM, or MBSE systems.

• Experience migrating an organization from an off-the-shelf system to in-house software, including data migration and user adoption.

• Strong product sense and experience working directly with engineering, manufacturing, or operations users.

• Familiarity with digital thread / digital engineering concepts and product-lifecycle data.

• Experience with Go and building products from an early stage.

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform), GitOps, and CI/CD.

• Background in aerospace, defense, or another regulated, hardware-driven domain.

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays

• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success., * Denver, Colorado Base Salary: $170,000 - $245,000

• Long Beach, California Base Salary: $175,000 - $255,000

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.