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Engineers today are building some of the most ambitious machines humanity has ever seen. They should have AI that’s purpose-built for them. Nominal is building the Hardware Intelligence Platform that gives engineers increased visibility into complex physical systems, helps them make better decisions, and ultimately gets their products into the real world faster. It brings together the systems, data, intelligence, and applications hardware engineering requires to meet the AI moment.
Hardware engineering teams use Nominal to simulate, test, manufacture, and operate the physical systems that keep the world moving, from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next-generation energy systems and robotics. Our customers span aerospace, defense, manufacturing, transportation, energy, and robotics. They include Anduril, Shield AI, Wisk Aero, Pratt Miller Motorsports, Antares, and Shinkei Systems, amongst others, alongside programs within the U.S.
Air Force and Navy. Our team draws from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Applied Intuition, Tesla, and other leading companies, united by a common mission: giving hardware engineers the tools to build the future with speed, safety, and confidence. We're a fast-moving team that owns problems end-to-end, works across disciplines, and thrives at the intersection of hardware and software. Some of the world’s leading technology investors, including Sequoia, Lightspeed, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, and Insight Partners, are backing Nominal’s ambition to change how machines are built and operated.
We’re looking for engineers who want to take on hard problems and help make a new generation of world-changing hardware possible. The Mission Dev Team The Mission Dev team operates at the intersection of cutting-edge software engineering and critical customer missions. As a Software Engineer on Mission Dev, you won’t just support customers — you’ll embed with them to solve their hardest data challenges head-on. Think like a startup cofounder or an early-stage CTO: you’ll dive into ambiguous problem spaces, own solutions end-to-end, and iterate rapidly to deliver impactful results.
This role demands grit, strong engineering foundations, creativity, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments where you’ll be responsible for everything from understanding core user needs to writing code for data integrations and custom applications. You’ll be a pivotal force within Nominal’s Mission organisation, directly applying your technical expertise to ensure our customers succeed with the platform and achieve their mission objectives.
If you’re a builder who loves solving complex problems, seeing your code directly shape mission outcomes, and forging paths in new territory, this is where you’ll excel. 🫡 About the role Build and deploy custom applications, scripts, and extensions to meet specific customer requirements and unlock new capabilities — with a bias towards action and rapid prototyping. Design and implement resilient data pipelines and integration workflows to connect diverse customer systems with Nominal’s offerings, often in complex or novel environments.
Work closely with our Sales and Mission Ops teams to ensure seamless customer handoffs, provide deep technical expertise during pre-sales conversations, and scope customer engagements effectively. Gather customer feedback and insights from the field to inform product development, influence Nominal’s roadmap, and improve our offerings. Contribute to team growth by sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new engineers. 🎯 What we’re looking for Experience designing, building, and shipping software in fast-changing or ambiguous environments.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive, “get things done” mindset. A customer-centric approach and genuine passion for solving real-world problems with technology. Excitement to be an early, foundational member of the team building software tools for exceptional hardware engineering teams. Ability and willingness to travel up to 25–50% to spend time with end users on-site (e.g., rocket test stands, spacecraft clean rooms, automated manufacturing facilities). ⚡ Skills that supercharge us Solution-oriented: Experience collaborating directly with customers to solve complex, technical challenges.
Adaptability: Previous experience in startup or entrepreneurial environments where agility, problem-solving, and ownership are key. [Bonus] Security clearance: Active or eligible to obtain UK SC/DV clearance (or equivalent). ✨ Benefits/Perks 🏖️ Unlimited PTO and sick leave 🍽️ Free lunch, snacks, and coffee 🚀 Professional Development Stipend ✈️ Annual company retreat 🛠️ Hardware sensor stipend 📈 Employee-friendly equity terms 🏢 In-office 5 days per week All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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