Software Engineer, Mission Dev - Federal

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer on the Mission Dev team, you will operate at the intersection of software engineering, customer deployment, and mission-critical federal programs. You will bridge Nominal’s platform with real-world federal applications across the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, and other U.S. government agencies.

What You Will Do

You will write production-grade code, design integrations, manage deployments on government networks, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to mission operators.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will have the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects, deploy real systems powering rockets, aircraft, autonomous systems, and national security infrastructure, and make a significant impact with top-tier federal and commercial customers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, forward-deployed engineering, or a technical role that combined building with customer-facing work
• Experience working with or inside U.S. federal agencies, particularly DoD, and with deploying software on U.S. government networks
• Track record of shipping production software in dynamic or ambiguous environments
• Strong systems thinking — you can understand complex technical ecosystems end-to-end
• Clear communicator, comfortable writing technical documentation and presenting to executive stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• Curiosity about hardware systems and willingness to learn the physical domains our customers operate in
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance. Active clearance is a strong plus.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave
• Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
• Professional Development Stipend
• In-office hardware lab with a $250 project stipend
• Annual company retreat