Nominal builds software infrastructure for advanced hardware systems, including spacecraft and autonomous vehicles, providing high-rate telemetry and autonomy software validation.

Nominal, backed by top-tier investors including Sequioa and General Catalyst, is seeking a Deployment Systems Engineer to join their mission of building critical software infrastructure for advanced hardware systems. This role combines hands-on engineering with deployment expertise, requiring someone who can bridge the gap between complex software systems and real-world applications in high-stakes environments.

The position involves deploying and integrating Nominal's technology in air-gapped environments, managing high-frequency data infrastructure, and working directly with clients in various settings from spacecraft clean rooms to automated manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in Linux systems, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code, while being comfortable with frequent travel to client sites.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer who wants to work at the intersection of cutting-edge hardware and software, with a salary range of $120,000 - $200,000 plus equity. The role offers comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, unlimited PTO, and professional development opportunities. The position requires eligibility for U.S. TS Clearance and ITAR compliance, reflecting the mission-critical nature of the work.

Working at Nominal means joining a team of experienced professionals from companies like SpaceX and Palantir, focused on accelerating innovation in mission-critical systems. The company serves both commercial and defense customers, including the U.S. Navy and Air Force, making this an ideal role for someone who wants to make a significant impact in advanced technology deployment.

Deployment Systems Engineer role at Nominal, focusing on implementing high-scale infrastructure for advanced hardware systems, requiring travel and TS clearance eligibility.

Deployment Systems Engineer

Venture-backed company building software and data solutions for organizations that test and validate complex systems like drones, rocket engines, satellites, and nuclear reactors.

Nominal, a venture-backed company supported by prominent investors like General Catalyst and Founders Fund, is revolutionizing the testing and validation of complex systems in aerospace and defense. With a team comprising talent from SpaceX, Palantir, and NASA, they're building cutting-edge software solutions for hardware engineering teams.

As a Frontend Engineer at Nominal, you'll be at the forefront of developing their platform's user interface, focusing on high-performance visualizations and intuitive interaction design. The role demands expertise in modern technologies like React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with opportunities to work on complex data visualization projects and WebGL implementations.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000-$180,000, complemented by comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage and equity options. Based in either Los Angeles, Austin, or New York City, you'll join a collaborative environment working alongside technical experts from prestigious organizations.

This role is perfect for engineers passionate about creating sophisticated user interfaces for technical applications, particularly those interested in the intersection of software and hardware engineering. You'll be contributing to solutions that help push the boundaries of advanced technology, making complex system testing more efficient and accessible.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of frontend experience, strong technical skills, and a keen eye for design. You'll be working with cutting-edge tools and technologies while helping shape the future of hardware testing and validation systems. If you're excited about building tools that enable the next generation of technological advancement, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

Frontend Software Engineer role at Nominal, building sophisticated user interfaces for complex system testing platforms, using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.

Software Engineer - Frontend

Nominal, a venture-backed company supported by prominent investors like General Catalyst and Founders Fund, is revolutionizing the testing and validation of complex systems in aerospace and defense. With a team comprising veterans from SpaceX, Palantir, and NASA, we're building cutting-edge software solutions for hardware engineering teams.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing high-performance distributed systems for processing telemetry data. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with real-time, large-scale data systems while contributing to projects that push the boundaries of advanced technology. You'll be designing scalable storage solutions and optimizing system performance in a collaborative environment.

The position requires strong expertise in distributed systems and modern programming languages like Java, Go, or Rust. You'll work with cloud services, containerization tools, and various storage solutions while handling real-time data processing challenges. The role offers competitive compensation ($120,000-$180,000) plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work alongside industry experts.

Join us if you're passionate about building robust backend systems that help engineers test and validate cutting-edge technology safely and efficiently. You'll be part of a team that's making significant impacts in commercial and government aerospace, including direct work with the Department of Defense.

Backend Software Engineer role at Nominal, building distributed systems for processing telemetry data in aerospace and defense, offering $120-180K plus equity and benefits.

Software Engineer - Backend

A venture-backed software company building next-generation tools for testing and validating complex physical systems like drones, rockets, satellites, and nuclear reactors.

Nominal, a venture-backed software company backed by prominent investors like Founders Fund, Lux, and General Catalyst, is revolutionizing the testing and validation of complex physical systems. With offices across major tech hubs, they're trusted by both the U.S. Department of Defense and federal aerospace organizations. The Mission Dev Engineer role is a unique position that combines cutting-edge software engineering with direct customer impact. You'll be working at the intersection of software and hardware, helping to validate and deploy complex systems like rockets, drones, and satellites. The role requires a mix of technical expertise, customer engagement, and the ability to work in dynamic environments. You'll be responsible for building custom applications, implementing data pipelines, and working directly with customers in their facilities. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with elite engineers from companies like Palantir, SpaceX, and Anduril. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to make a direct impact on critical infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology.

Software Engineer position at Nominal focusing on building tools for testing and validating complex physical systems, offering $130K-$200K and comprehensive benefits.

Software Engineer - Mission Dev

A venture-backed company building software and data solutions for testing and validating complex systems like drones, robots, rocket engines, and satellites.

Nominal, a venture-backed company with offices in Los Angeles, Austin, and New York City, is revolutionizing the testing and validation of complex systems in the aerospace and defense ecosystem. Backed by prestigious investors like General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Lux Capital, we're working directly with the Department of Defense and commercial clients to accelerate hardware innovation.

Our team comprises talented individuals from industry leaders like SpaceX, Meta, Palantir, Anduril, Lockheed Martin, and NASA, all united in our mission to make testing faster, smarter, and easier. Our platform enables engineering teams to scale their test infrastructure and derive insights from complex test data.

We're seeking a senior Production Engineer to take on a crucial role focused on strengthening our distributed systems and enhancing our software development lifecycle. This position is perfect for someone who excels in complex environments, brings extensive experience in incident response and production systems, and is passionate about creating more efficient systems through intelligent infrastructure design.

The role offers competitive compensation between $150,000 - $180,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including Kafka/Redpanda, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Clickhouse, and gRPC, while tackling challenges in distributed systems at scale. The position requires 7+ years of experience and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our engineering practices and system reliability.

Join us if you're excited about building the future of hardware testing and want to work alongside industry veterans in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Your expertise in production engineering will be crucial in scaling our platform and ensuring robust, reliable systems for our growing client base in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Senior Production Engineer role at Nominal, focusing on distributed systems reliability and observability, offering $150-180K plus equity and benefits.

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Nominal builds software infrastructure for advanced hardware systems, including spacecraft and autonomous vehicles, providing high-rate telemetry and autonomy software validation.