Full Stack Developer

About Xplore:

Xplore is at the forefront of the next space revolution. We're pioneering a first-of-its-kind multi-sensor satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, designed to deliver a new class of innovative and affordable space data products. This revolutionary system will transform industries with valuable insights for Earth observation, space domain awareness, and astronomy. Join Xplore and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of space exploration and shaping the future of space data infrastructure. Chart your course with Xplore.

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Xplore is a venture-backed space technology startup based in Redmond, WA. we're building the future of space data with a revolutionary multi-sensor satellite constellation in low Earth orbit. Our proprietary sensors capture unprecedented detail, unlocking a new frontier of insights for a wide range of applications:
Commercial: Empowering businesses with game-changing data for informed decision-making.
Government: Providing critical intelligence for security and strategic planning.
Defense: Sharpening situational awareness for a safer tomorrow.
NGOs and Research: Fueling discovery and innovation across scientific fields.

Xplore is an equal opportunity employer; employment with Xplore is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Xplore participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All persons hired must be a current U.S. citizen or current lawful permanent resident of the U.S.

Position Description:

Xplore is hiring this Full Stack Developer to advance Major Tom satellite tasking, telemetry, and tracking software that is currently used by Xplore’s customers. The successful candidate will build a new highly scalable, on-demand satellite tasking capability for Xplore’s own satellites and integrate with data marketplaces from order to delivery.

The individual will own end-to-end software development within Major Tom, solve for complex architectural challenges, and play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the critical software that controls our satellite operations. This software will be used by our team to schedule task/order requests, optimize satellite maneuvers, and ensure the efficient collection of valuable data from space.

Work will be performed at Xplore in Redmond, Washington. This role will report to the Product Manager for Major Tom. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision while being responsive and flexible within the framework of an agile space start-up.

Who We Are Looking for:

These represent the character and type of characteristics of the talent we are looking for to join the Xplore Team :

Xplore is a startup founded by successful serial entrepreneurs with expertise in venture and the space industry, who have a track record of building high value companies, from scratch. We are on an exciting mission to produce satellite data and achieve global impact — creating value for commercial and government customers, as well as scientists, researchers and non-profits.

Our company and culture is designed around smart, fun-loving individuals who:

• Seek a successful career personally and financially

• Love being surrounded by "A" players who bring their all to the job

• Take pride in the work created, are self-driven and naturally wired for performance

• Embrace challenges and find solutions working with other talented, innovative and collaborative team members

• Source data and tools to push the envelope of innovation – getting Xplore to launch, and beyond

At the office we drive each other to be the best engineers, developers and contributors we can be. After hours, our minds don't stop working – we share ideas and keep the conversation going as new ideas strike.

Xplore folks enjoy intellectual and physical challenges- they work out, build flight-worthy aircraft, make hand-crafted furniture, build massive LEGO sets, compete in sailing regattas, capture award-winning photos in the National Parks, and more.

Requirements

• Must be a current U.S. citizen or current lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
• Must have experience being measured for work performance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in full-stack development with strong skills in both front-end (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end (e.g., Ruby, Python, Java) technologies.
• 5 years of experience building scalable applications using microservices architecture
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with managed kafka services and terraform
• DevOps experience (strongly desired)
• Ability to work quickly with minimal supervision

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop new features and services for optimizing satellite scheduling (‘creating plans with tasklists for satellites’).
• Integrate mission control software with existing commercial ground station infrastructure and data processing pipelines.
• Design, develop, and implement data pipelines using industry-standard tools and technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Airflow, AWS Glue).
• Provision, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) services to support our applications.
• Design, develop, and implement automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using DevOps tools and methodologies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with the satellite operations team to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in satellite control and tasking technologies.
• Identify and troubleshoot customer-reported issues in Major Tom and implement solutions.
• Prepare and socialize technical documentation for the software.

Plan of Action:

As the final part of this hiring process, the candidate will outline their top priorities to be accomplished during their first six months. This should include what has been listed below but needs to be submitted in a format where the performance and success of completion can be measured.

Top Priorities to be Accomplished During the First Six Months:

• Lead the integration of the complete command library for our first satellite launch
• Own and deliver assigned feature requests end-to-end and deliver the features on-time.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this role is $130K-$160K

Company Stock Options included in this role

Benefits

Health Care Plan
Employees (and their families) can be covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The HSA qualified plan is for full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week.

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Full time employees earn PTO at a rate of 1.33 days per month. There are a minimum of 13 paid holidays each year for full-time employees.

Stock Option Plan

The company offers an equity incentive plan for qualified full-time employees.

EEO/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Xplore is an equal opportunity employer; employment with Xplore is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All persons hired will be required to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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