Senior Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

Job Description

Job Description

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

Preferred Experience

Why Join Us

Compensation Details

$160,000 - $220,000

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