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CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Lead frontend design and development of web-based dashboards and applications. Build user-facing features, integrate complex backend and ML workflows, develop reusable components, participate in QA/release, and provide technical leadership and mentorship to frontend engineers.
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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.
- 6+ 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.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 6+ 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
- 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 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
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The Company
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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