Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Software Engineer 

Onsite position in Tucson, AZ 

Company Overview 

Ondas is building a new kind of intelligence company, one designed for a world where speed, autonomy, and decision advantage matter more than ever. By combining multi-domain platforms, advanced sensing, secure networks, and AI-enabled analytics, Ondas helps defense, government, and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision-ready insights when and where they matter most. 

Ondas Sentinel is Ondas’ U.S.based defense division, purpose-built to deliver U.S.made, U.S.delivered capabilities for the Department of Defense and allied ministries of defense. The division brings together advanced autonomous systems, mission technologies, and intelligence solutions that help customers create persistent awareness, operate with confidence, and make faster decisions in complex and contested environments. 

The Stratospheric ISR business unit within Ondas Sentinel is focused on one of the most unique mission areas in aerospace and defense: manufacturing and operating high-altitude stratospheric balloon systems. Few companies in the world can do this work at operational scale. That means our teams are not simply maintaining existing systems; they are building new capabilities, solving first-of-their-kind challenges, and helping define what persistent. 

Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the design and implementation of Mission Control and Ground Software.  As a Software engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with our internal and external customers, partners, and operations team to drive the technical solutions that connect manned and unmanned stratospheric flight platforms to our ground systems. 

Candidates for this position should have a track record of delivering quality software solutions in an iterative manner that meet the needs of their users. They should be comfortable working in a team environment, onsite and remote, and be receptive to both giving and receiving constructive feedback. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Gather, organize, analyze, and normalize requirements, producing natural-language software requirements specifications 

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software according to the development process employed by the team while contributing improvements to that process 

• Develop and contribute to automated test and flight infrastructure (hardware and software) as necessary for automated test development 

• Communicate clearly and frequently, remaining engaged with the team through chat, e-mail, voice calls, and physical meetings 

• Work with the self-driving software development teams to provide new features and capabilities 

• Develop and maintain standards-compliant and extensible code 

• Respond to and troubleshoot system issues raised by users 

• Work according to project plans, identifying tasks, providing effort estimates, completing tasks on time, and reporting status accurately 

• Providing inputs to mission planning products and documentation 

• Supporting mission operations in Mission Control 

• Provide support, documentation, and training materials for new and updated mission operation tools 

• Undertake recurring Mission Control Training for mission operation support 

• Improve products and documentation during and post-mission operations to continually reduce flight risks and improve system reliability 

Qualifications 

• BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science 

• 5+ years experience with 2+ years experience leading projects 

• Experience with a variety of modern web stacks 

• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) 

• SQL and NoSQL 

• HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/JSON  

• Python 

• Golang 

• Typescript 

• Node.js, Babel.js 

• Electron 

• Postgres, and or MongoDB 

• REST 

• VUE 

• REACT 

• YARN, NPM 

• Implementation of cloud and hybrid infrastructure at scale (AWS, Azure) 

• DevOps best-practices and CI/CD (Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible) 

• Troubleshooting skills (real-time and in-depth analysis) 

• Test automation principles and design 

What We Offer  

You will work side by side with experts in emerging technology, gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of the you as a person, not just a team member.  

Our Tucson workplace is designed to support collaboration, focus, and well-being, with an on-site environment that keeps supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program teams closely connected to the mission. 

We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices. 

Some Final Notes 

The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand over time as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting!  

At Ondas Sentinel, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate belonging and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from every background and life experience because we know our differences make us stronger. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.