Senior Software Engineer - Fullstack

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of user-facing applications that power CesiumAstro’s mission-critical platforms. This role will translate complex requirements into elegant, functional, and scalable UIs, working closely with backend, DevOps, and machine learning teams to deliver robust, high-performance systems. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Build and maintain user-facing features for CesiumAstro’s web-based dashboards and applications.

Collaborate with backend, DevOps, and machine learning engineers to integrate complex data and workflows into intuitive frontends.

Partner with product and business stakeholders to translate user needs into functional UI solutions.

Contribute to reusable component libraries to ensure consistent aesthetics and behavior across applications.

Participate in QA, testing, and release cycles to ensure high-quality, reliable software.

Provide technical leadership in frontend development, mentoring team members and influencing design decisions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.

5 years of professional experience building web application frontends.

Proven track record of leading or independently delivering frontend features in production systems.

Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.

Deep experience with modern frontend frameworks, particularly Vue.js, and tools such as Axios.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design and technical choices.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience developing tools that visualize and communicate complex quantitative information.

Backend development experience, ideally with Python APIs.

Familiarity with DevOps and deploying web applications using infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).

Experience integrating complex APIs (e.g., Elasticsearch).

Previous experience in small, fast-moving teams or early-stage environments.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.     CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.