Awetomaton is seeking a Software Engineer to support existing customers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. In this role you will work with a team of 10-15 managing and sustaining an enterprise analysis platform to derive insights from raw sensor data. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree or higher in engineering or related field. This position will largely be performed from WPAFB and require a security clearance. Sponsorship is available, but Active Top Secret is highly preferred.
Criteria for success
- Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
- Demonstrate initiative when faced with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements
- Familiarity with platform management concepts including containerization and Kubernetes
Required Experience and Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or Software focused Engineering discipline
- Mastery of software configuration management using Git
- Proficient in a modern programming language (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
Desired Education and Experience
- Expertise developing modular, reusable software via strong Object-Oriented Software development practices
- Experience with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.)
- Experience following GitFlow and GitOps workflows using team repository (GitHub / Gitlab / etc.)
- Ability to apply agentic tooling to accelerate development velocity
About Awetomaton
We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.
Benefits
We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:
- Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
- 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
- Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
- Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
- Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
- MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.
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What We Do
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