About the Role
York Space Systems is seeking talented, cross-domain software engineers for a strategic development team focused on rapid prototyping and advanced development across York’s software portfolio. This team operates ahead of program need, proving out new capabilities, de-risking emerging technology, and maturing prototypes for production programs. The scope spans full stack web development, embedded and real-time software, ground and cloud applications, and autonomy and machine learning.
Responsibilities
- Design software architectures suitable for agentic development
- Evaluate, debug, and improve agent behavior, including monitoring output quality, ensuring reliability, and enforcing safety or coding standards
- Translate designs and requirements into high-quality, maintainable software that meets both functional and visual standards
- Build reusable code for components, shared libraries, and scalable services for use across the platform
- Engineer algorithms and business logic to promote scalability and automation
- Develop unit tests and documentation for internal users and customers
- Develop integration tests against simulation tools to validate behavior against realistic mission scenarios
- Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on frontend and web application development
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Experience with modern messaging frameworks and API technologies used in distributed systems
- Experience with Git in a collaborative, multi-contributor environment
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and drive code quality through reviews and design discussions
- Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, design, and operational stakeholders
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous requirements independently and drive to resolution
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States
Skills
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- React
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- Agentic AI systems
- LLM-driven agents
- Tool-calling
- Multi-step orchestration
- Vehicle simulation tools and methodologies
- Container-based installation and deployment strategies
- Docker
- CI/CD pipeline integration
- Modern security practices
- API token management
- CUI or classified information handling
- Air-gapped environments
- WebGL
- Canvas-based rendering
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3+ years of software engineering experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge)
- Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time
- Unlimited PTO
- Generous 401(k) match
About the Company
- York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide.
- Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms.
- York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.
Equal Opportunity
- York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.
