Software Engineer - Mission Dev at Nominal

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Defense, Autonomous Systems, HardwareIndustries

Requirements

Experience designing, building, and shipping software in fast-changing or ambiguous environments
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive, “get things done” mindset
A customer-centric approach and genuine passion for solving real-world problems with technology
Excitement to be an early, foundational member of the team building software tools for exceptional hardware engineering teams
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25–50% to spend time with end users on-site (e.g., rocket test stands, spacecraft clean rooms, automated manufacturing facilities)
[Bonus] Security clearance: Active or eligible to obtain UK SC/DV clearance (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Build and deploy custom applications, scripts, and extensions to meet specific customer requirements and unlock new capabilities — with a bias towards action and rapid prototyping
Design and implement resilient data pipelines and integration workflows to connect diverse customer systems with Nominal’s offerings, often in complex or novel environments
Work closely with our Sales and Mission Ops teams to ensure seamless customer handoffs, provide deep technical expertise during pre-sales conversations, and scope customer engagements effectively
Gather customer feedback and insights from the field to inform product development, influence Nominal’s roadmap, and improve our offerings
Contribute to team growth by sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new engineers

Skills

Software Engineering

Data Integration

Custom Applications

Telemetry Processing

Real-time Validation

Autonomy Software

Nominal

Software tools for engineering hardware systems

About Nominal

Nominal.io provides software tools designed specifically for engineering teams working with complex hardware systems. Their platform allows these teams to test and deploy hardware systems significantly faster than traditional methods, making it particularly beneficial for industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and telecommunications, where hardware performance is critical. The platform consolidates data from various sources, enabling engineers to monitor and analyze their systems effectively in a secure environment. Unlike many competitors, Nominal.io focuses on a niche market with high demands for reliability, offering a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model that ensures clients have continuous access to the latest features. The company's goal is to enhance the resilience and performance of hardware systems, positioning itself as a key partner for engineering teams looking to improve their deployment processes.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$26.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise Software, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Quarterly company retreats

Risks

AWS's space accelerator program increases competition in the aerospace sector.

Reliance on government partnerships exposes Nominal to policy and budget changes.

Rapid tech advancements could render Nominal's offerings obsolete without innovation.

Differentiation

Nominal offers a secure platform for mission-critical hardware data management.

The company accelerates hardware testing and deployment up to ten times faster.

Nominal's SaaS model ensures continuous access to the latest features and updates.

Upsides

Recent $27.5M funding strengthens Nominal's financial foundation and market reach.

Partnerships with the U.S. government enhance opportunities in aerospace and defense.

Leadership experience from SpaceX, Palantir, and NASA boosts industry credibility.

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