Software Engineer

$100,000 - $125,000 a year

Software Engineer

Tucson, AZ

Company Overview

World View is a leading stratospheric technology company delivering actionable intelligence through persistent, high-altitude sensing systems. 

We provide on-demand, scheduled, and historical aerial data and analytics from sensors deployed in the stratosphere, offering persistent coverage, higher resolution, and greater value than traditional aerial and space-based imagery. 

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 

At World View, you will work alongside experts in emerging technology and contribute to programs that are shaping the future of high-altitude operations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, because supporting our people is essential to doing exceptional work. 

This role is also a strong entry point into a career at World View. As you build expertise in the highly specialized craft of balloon fabrication and assembly, you will have the opportunity to grow within manufacturing and explore broader career paths across the business over time. 

Our Tucson workplace is designed to support collaboration, focus, and well-being, with amenities that help create an engaging and energizing environment. 

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, collaboration matters, and every voice is valued. Our culture is grounded in five core pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. 

Some Final Notes  

The description gives you a sense of what the position involves, but it is not an exhaustive list. As our programs evolve, responsibilities may shift or expand. 

At World View, 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.