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About the Role

York Space Systems is seeking a Battle Management Software Lead to guide a team in developing advanced mission software capabilities. This role involves providing technical leadership and architectural direction to enhance mission planning, system coordination, and real-time decision support. The team will focus on adopting AI-driven development workflows and modern distributed system design to deliver high-quality, scalable, and mission-relevant capabilities, directly impacting situational awareness and integrating new battle management features.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, including building skills to evaluate, debug, and improve agent behavior.
Guide the team in designing software architectures suitable for agentic development.
Oversee software requirements, interface definitions, architecture reviews, and design decisions.
Translate designs and requirements into high-quality, maintainable software that meets functional and visual standards.
Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive verification and validation plans.
Lead agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
Ensure the successful delivery of battle management software releases.
Regularly relay simulation team plans, progress, and needs to upper management.
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on frontend and web application development.
2+ years of technical leadership, project leadership, or people management experience in an agile workflow.
Familiarity with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
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.

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

6+ years of software engineering experience
2+ years of technical leadership, project leadership, or people management experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Salary/Compensations

Compensation will vary based on external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

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.
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.
Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.