Software Development Engineer - Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Torrance, CA
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Opportunity Summary:

Become part of a transformative team that's redefining the future of manufacturing by enabling on-demand, customizable production through innovative software solutions. As a Software Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in building the tools and applications that enable our clients to quickly design and receive high-quality products tailored to their needs. You will work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environment where your technical contributions will be central to both product and company growth.


About Us:

We’re a tech-forward startup dedicated to disrupting traditional manufacturing approaches by prioritizing configuration over automation. Our software solutions allow industries to streamline complex processes, bringing unprecedented speed, customization, and efficiency to production. Our team is ambitious and driven, committed to reshaping an industry through pioneering technology.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Build, test, and refine software applications using a range of modern programming tools and languages.
  • Develop scalable, secure system architectures that evolve as the company grows.
  • Translate functional business needs into technical solutions, collaborating closely with cross-departmental teams.
  • Lead or contribute significantly to software development projects, making key decisions on design and architecture.
  • Implement and maintain automated testing systems to ensure software reliability and quality.
  • Identify, debug, and resolve technical issues as they arise.
  • Draft documentation for development processes and operational workflows to support team best practices.
  • Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept through deployment and updates.
  • Occasionally provide customer support for technical inquiries, contributing to a positive user experience.
  • Play a role in recruiting, training, and mentoring engineering team members.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
  • Well-versed in full-stack development, comfortable working across front-end interfaces, backend services, and database management.
  • Committed to best practices in modern software engineering, from code reviews to version control.
  • Creative thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset; ready to innovate and iterate.
  • Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and transparency.
  • Team-oriented with high emotional intelligence, contributing positively to company culture and team dynamics.
  • Proven software development proficiency, evidenced by a GitHub portfolio, past projects, or similar examples of technical work.

Preferred Skills and Background:

  • Experience with some or all of the following: Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, React, Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS cloud infrastructure.
  • Exposure to manufacturing or logistics software applications, with an understanding of industry-specific challenges.
  • Background in compliance-based software development, especially in regulated fields like ITAR.
  • Track record of working in fast-paced startup environments or in established technology companies.
  • Skill in creating dynamic, visually compelling, and user-friendly web-based applications.

Security Clearance

  • Must be able to obtain US Secret Clearance.


Why Join Us?

  • Career growth potential within an evolving, high-impact company
  • Flexible work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation
  • Competitive PTO policy
  • Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Opportunity to earn equity in a rapidly scaling startup


Compensation Details:

$130,000 - $190,000

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