Front End Developer at LeoLabs, Inc.
Worldwide
<div><strong>Why LeoLabs?</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.</div> <div> </div> <div>We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.</div> <div> </div> <div>If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>The Opportunity:</strong></div> <div>LeoLabs is seeking a highly motivated Front-End Software Engineer to join our collaborative Insights team. As a critical member of this cross-functional team of 10 Engineers, and part of a broader 30-person Engineering organization, you’ll play a vital role in developing customer-facing analytics and systems integrations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Your work will directly impact how our customers visualize orbital data and space activity, enabling real-time operational decisions to protect and manage objects in low-earth orbit. The Insights team builds rich user interfaces, manages API integrations, and deploys software both in the cloud and on-site, leveraging data from LeoLabs’ data lake and services maintained by other specialized teams.</div> <div> </div> <div>This role is primarily hands-on development with an opportunity to contribute to UI design. You will thrive in this role at LeoLabs if you enjoy building intuitive, responsive web applications and collaborating closely with a diverse team. </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></div> <div>· Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain modern, responsive web interfaces that present complex space related data in a clear, actionable way</div> <div>· Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, data scientist, and product managers, to integrate APIs and customer systems</div> <div>· Deploy and support code in cloud and on-premises environments</div> <div>· Contribute to continuous improvement of front-end architecture and operational practices</div> <div>· Participate actively in Agile workflows, sprint planning, and code reviews</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div> <div> <ul> <li>B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience </li> <li>Minimum of 3 years professional experiences a Front-end Software Engineer in fast-paced software development environments. </li> <li>Hands-on experience with designing, building, testing, deploying and maintaining modern, responsive Web UIs</li> <li>Solid experience with Typescript, JavaScript, <a href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnode.js%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckdavis%40leolabs.space%7C771729aa68aa4bb9b1cc08de89e9bcbb%7Ce170a3d0a23d478491952777d3552c5c%7C0%7C0%7C639099834307190977%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ozdheO%2F6rTRFWzLvrpkcxZ7WWZgsIcoUEi%2F2SdU7yv8%3D&reserved=0">Node.js</a>, HTML and CSS</li> <li>Demonstrated understanding of software development best practices, testing methodologies, and Agile workflows and principles. </li> <li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.</li> <li>Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for critical issue resolution.</li> <li>Eligibility for US security clearance</li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Preferred qualifications:</strong></div> <div>· Experience with <a class="postings-link" href="http://next.js/">Next.js</a>, React or equivalent framework</div> <div>· Familiarity with Highcharts or other charting libraries and/or Python programming</div> <div>· Background in UI/graphic design is a plus.</div> <div>· Knowledge of Math/Physics, AI/ML, or Orbital mechanics is highly valued.</div> <div> </div> <div>Within 1 month, you’ll: </div> <div>· Complete onboarding to understand our business, mission, and engineering culture.</div> <div>· Set up your local development environment, tools, and access.</div> <div>· Attend sprint ceremonies and shadow code reviews to begin ramping up on Insights codebase and processes.</div> <div>· Complete first small, low-risk changes or documentation updates under guidance.</div> <div> </div> <div>Within 3 months, you’ll: </div> <div>· Gain solid understanding of the front-end architecture and dependencies for Insights product UIs.</div> <div>· Begin developing small-to-medium scoped features with coaching and mentoring support.</div> <div>· Work comfortably within the team’s agile processes and contribute to task planning and estimation.</div> <div>Within 6 months, you’ll: </div> <div>· Demonstrate solid grasp of Front-end architecture, dependencies, and operational practices.</div> <div>· Actively contribute to software deliverables with some coaching and mentoring, consistently shipping well-tested, reliable code.</div> <div>· Take ownership of deliverables from design through implementation.</div> <div> </div> <div>Within 12 months, you’ll: </div> <div>· Demonstrate full proficiency in the Front-end tech stack and operational practices.</div> <div>· Deliver complex UI features end-to-end with minimal oversight.</div> <div>· Act as a trusted peer through code reviews and helping shape technical discussions and decisions</div> <div>· Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities across the codebase</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Perks and Benefits</strong></div> <div>Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities</div> <div>Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact</div> <div>Unlimited paid time off for most roles</div> <div>Competitive salary and equity packages</div> <div>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage</div> <div>Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation</div> <div> </div> <div>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. </div>
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