Full Stack / Data Platform Engineer – Drive Secure Innovation in Space and Defense!

Los Angles, CA | Hybrid

Opportunity Summary

A Series A startup is pioneering secure data and software platforms that power complex machines across the aerospace and defense ecosystem. This role requires an active Top Secret clearance and offers the chance to design both the front-end and back-end systems that deliver real-time insight into mission-critical data. As an early hire, you’ll code across the full stack, contribute to the architecture of high-performance systems, and shape the product experience for engineers working on advanced hardware. If you’re energized by technical complexity, motivated by impact in national security, and ready to help build a foundational platform from the ground up, this opportunity is for you.

About Us

We are a fast-growing venture-backed team founded by engineers with deep experience in aerospace, large-scale data platforms, and enterprise software. Our focus is on eliminating bottlenecks in telemetry and data pipelines, giving engineers real-time visibility into the systems they design and operate. With strong investor support and an ambitious roadmap, we are building technology where precision, scale, and reliability are paramount.

Job Duties

• Design and implement a scalable, end-to-end data platform that supports high-volume telemetry.
• Build intuitive user interfaces to visualize and transform millions of data points.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and customers to understand workflows and deliver impactful solutions.
• Contribute to system architecture, design reviews, and peer code evaluations.
• Establish and refine engineering standards, culture, and best practices.
• Partner with teammates on both infrastructure and application layers to ensure system reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, data science, mathematics, physics, or related STEM discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in software or data engineering.
• Strong coding skills in Go, Python, or an equivalent modern language.
• Experience building distributed systems, large-scale applications, or real-time data platforms.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous startup environments.

Preferred Experience

• Front-end development experience in React or a similar JavaScript framework.
• Hands-on work with streaming and analytics tools such as Apache Kafka, Flink, or Beam.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Druid, Pinot, Timescale, etc.).
• Experience with data exploration tools such as Grafana, Jupyter Notebooks, Metabase, or PowerBI.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing frameworks, and monitoring systems.

Why Join Us

• Play a defining role in shaping a mission-critical product from its earliest stage.
• Work on highly technical challenges that combine software, data, and defense applications.
• Mission-driven culture dedicated to advancing U.S. national security capabilities.
• Direct influence on product direction, engineering culture, and technical roadmap.
• Competitive salary, equity participation, and full benefits package.
• High-growth environment with room for leadership and career advancement.

Compensation Details

$160,000 - $220,000

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