Sphinx Defense builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space, and they are seeking a Junior Associate Software Engineer to join their Space Communications team. This early-career role involves contributing to the development of a ground communications and data-transport platform for US government satellites, while receiving mentorship and gradually taking ownership of features.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of features and improvements in a secure, well-tested, and performant way
- Write code that meets our internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high-scale web environment
- Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain a high bar for quality
- Work alongside senior engineers to advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance
- Assist with unit and integration testing to identify and resolve bugs in the software
- Work within an agile team environment and contribute to team discussion and planning
Skills
- 0-1 years of professional experience in software development (internships, academic projects, or personal projects)
- Basic understanding of software development concepts
- Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Python, C, Java or Rust
- Eager to learn new technologies and grow your technical skillset
- Ability to communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with others
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable asking questions and working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related field
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Benefits
- Meaningful equity ownership
- Profit sharing
- Employer 401(k) contribution
- 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
Company Overview
Sphinx Defense builds software to solve complex national security problems for america and its allies. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://sphinxdefense.com.