Software Systems Engineer

About NordSpace

NordSpace (https://nordspace.com) is a Canadian startup with the mission to develop Canada's first sovereign space launch and end-to-end space missions capability. With divisions ranging from rocket propulsion and spaceports, to satellite development and planetary robotics, NordSpace is driven to do everything it takes to bring space closer to Earth. As the Software Systems Engineer at NordSpace, you will be leading the development of software products and tools ranging from standalone commercial products, to internal projects that support everything from rocket launches to satellite operations.

As part of NordSpace's goal to become an end-to-end space missions company, we are releasing a suite of independent space/defence focused software products to do everything from training edge-AI models with synthetic satellite imagery, to command and control for real-time launch operations. This role will also heavily support the rest of the divisions at NordSpace where mechanical, electrical, and software systems are necessary, as is typical in a small team environment.
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This role requires someone with vision, leadership, and a relentless work ethic that goes far beyond the norm.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, Master’s or Ph.D. greatly preferred
• Proficient in a backend development framework (Python/Django preferred)
• Proficient in a frontend development framework (React/Redux preferred)
• Experience with a cloud hosting provider (AWS preferred)
• Proficient with REST API design, development, and third-party integrations
• Experience working with databases - directly and using ORMs
• Experience writing clean and maintainable code
• Experience with Git and version control
• Significant knowledge of and deep passion for the space industry at large
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct independent research
• Excellent English communication skills
• Excellent project management skills

This is a full-time in-person role at our head office in Markham