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Dawn Aerospace is building a reusable spaceplane to make routine access to space a reality. The Spaceplane Software team develops and maintains systems powering the programme, from mission control and flight software through to ERP, manufacturing, and operational systems.
You will take ownership of the software that keeps the business running, working across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and operations. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, building solutions, and delivering tools that directly impact how the company develops and manufactures aerospace hardware.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain business-critical software across the full stack
- Develop frontend and backend applications supporting the Spaceplane programme
- Design and maintain databases and supporting infrastructure
- Create intuitive user experiences enabling teams to work more effectively
- Build and maintain reliable cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and operational tooling
- Own the roadmap and priorities for Dawn's internal business systems
- Work directly with cross-functional teams to understand challenges and deliver practical solutions
- Take projects from idea to implementation with high autonomy and ownership
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, working closely with stakeholders, and owning products from concept through deployment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
- 3+ years' professional experience in full-stack software development
- Strong TypeScript development experience
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining production software systems
- Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
- Practical, hands-on approach with willingness to own outcomes
Nice to have:
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Production or Manufacturing Engineering environments, or Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering experience
- Product ownership or technical leadership responsibilities
