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 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 veterans from SpaceX, Palantir, and NASA, we're seeking a Deployment Systems Engineer to drive our technical infrastructure forward.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking, focusing on deploying our software platform in high-stakes environments. You'll be responsible for implementing our technology in air-gapped, on-premises environments while ensuring scalability and security. The position requires someone who can navigate complex technical challenges while working directly with clients in fascinating environments like rocket test stands and spacecraft clean rooms.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of software engineering expertise and infrastructure management skills, with the ability to work with technologies like Kubernetes, Linux systems, and modern observability stacks. You'll be joining a company that's making significant impacts in commercial and government aerospace, working alongside industry veterans to push the boundaries of advanced technology testing.

We offer competitive compensation ($120,000-$180,000 base salary) plus equity, comprehensive benefits including 100% covered medical insurance, and unique opportunities for professional growth. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and critical infrastructure, making real impacts in aerospace and defense industries.

Join Nominal as a Deployment Systems Engineer to build and deploy software solutions for testing complex aerospace and defense systems, working with cutting-edge technology in a high-impact role.

Deployment Systems Engineer

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.

Production Engineer

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

As our DevOps Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in scaling our infrastructure and empowering our engineering team's velocity. This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. You'll be responsible for building and improving our DevOps systems, managing cloud infrastructure, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Crossplane. You'll need strong scripting abilities in Python, Go, or Bash, and experience with observability tools such as Datadog and Prometheus. We're looking for a technical leader who can balance short-term needs with long-term growth while maintaining system reliability and performance.

We offer a competitive compensation package starting from $160,000 to $180,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, unlimited PTO, and professional development opportunities. Working from our offices in Austin, New York, or Los Angeles, you'll join a mission-driven team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of advanced technology safely and efficiently.

Senior DevOps Engineer role at Nominal, building and managing cloud infrastructure for aerospace and defense testing systems, offering $160-180K salary plus equity and benefits.

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