Principal Software Engineer

Laurel, MD, United States

$165-195k

Full Time

2 hours ago

Job description

Salary: $165,000-195,000
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board. 

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer who is excited about building and pushing the boundaries of software to operate spacecrafts. Our software is a modern (React/TypeScript, C# .NET) web-based application which operators use to monitor and task space vehicles. You’ll be responsible for working with engineers, operators, and customers to understand requirements and implement features, bug fixes, and other improvements. Prior space-industry experience is not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop key user-facing features to support both current and future missions 
  • Ability to mentor other engineers and help guide the technical landscape
  • Translate designs and requirements into high quality code.
  • Build reusable components, design systems and front-end libraries for future use.
  • Develop internal and external facing API’s.
  • Engineer algorithms and business logic to power a rapidly evolving application.
  • Write unit tests and documentation.
  • Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
  • Participate in technical design for new features and technologies.
  • Participate in code reviews.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 12+ years of software engineering.
  • Expertise in C#
  • Multithreading / parallel processing, optimization, thread-safe architecture
  • Experience with Git.
  • Thorough knowledge of API’s.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Travel up to 25%
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Computer science degree.
  • Deep understanding of low-level C# programming
  • Expertise in advanced C# concepts such as the CLR, memory management, and garbage collection
  • Strong Experience with SQL 
  • React using TypeScript.
  • Experience with modern security practices.
  • Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance 
 
BENEFITS
  • In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
 
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.   

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER

































































 

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