Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Engineer to build and own the data infrastructure behind our launch system. As we scale from a handful of sensors to hundreds; capturing pressure, timing, velocity, and environmental data across a growing test program; you will be the person who makes sure that data is collected reliably, stored intelligently, and surfaced in a way the team can act on., * Design and maintain the data pipeline from embedded sensor hardware through to database storage and internal dashboards

• Architect and build the backend database systems that store, index, and serve test and operational data (time-series, event logs, telemetry streams)
• Develop and maintain internal tooling and dashboards for real-time and post-test data visualization (including our PicoDash platform)
• Build and maintain APIs and data interfaces between hardware systems, databases, and visualization tools
• Coordinate with Electrical and Test Ops engineers on sensor data format requirements
• Identify and solve scaling bottlenecks as sensor count and sampling rates increase - multi-threading, buffering, protocol optimization, data compression
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and test operations engineers to define data requirements interface specifications, and instrumentation architecture
• Maintain clear technical documentation for all systems, interfaces, and data schemas

Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• 2-4 years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend systems, data infrastructure, or internal tooling
• Strong proficiency in Python; experience with C/C++/additional languages a plus
• Experience designing and working with databases - SQL and/or time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, or similar)
• Comfort building backend services and APIs
• Experience with data pipeline design at scale - ingestion, buffering, queuing, and high-throughput processing
• Familiarity with multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization
• Ability to work effectively alongside hardware engineers and translate physical system requirements into software designs Experience in a lab, test, or R&D environment is a plus - you don’t need to write firmware, but you should be comfortable in a room full of hardware

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time, * Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Equity opportunties
• Professional development opportunities
• 90-day integration period

Longshot Space Technologies is at the cutting edge of low-cost space access and hypersonics. We are developing a novel space launch system that accelerates mass over a long distance. Using our technology, we plan to provide affordable launch services for satellites, cargo, and future space infrastructure. Our mission is to enable a future where humans can reach for the stars.