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Senior Spacecraft Systems Analysis EngineerJoin Aetherflux, a pioneering company redefining the orbital economy by leveraging innovative satellite technologies. Our satellites, operating in Low Earth Orbit, harness sunlight to facilitate advanced capabilities including the transmission of energy via infrared lasers, on-orbit computing, and secure, high-bandwidth data delivery. By revolutionizing energy and data distribution in space, we are paving the way for unprecedented operational methods both in space and on Earth.Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood, Aetherflux is backed by premier investors and staffed by experts from leading aerospace and defense sectors. We are rapidly tackling complex technical challenges to create a new category of space infrastructure.The RoleWe are searching for a Senior Spacecraft Systems Analysis Engineer to lead impactful modeling, simulation, and performance analysis for our satellite platforms. This multidisciplinary position requires you to provide critical insights that will influence spacecraft subsystem designs through thorough analysis and comprehensive system-level thinking.Bring your deep expertise in one or more areas such as structural, loads and dynamics, thermal, radiation, reliability, power, MMOD (micrometeoroid and orbital debris), fluids, or optical/brightness analysis, while maintaining a robust understanding of how these systems interact at the spacecraft level. This is a high-growth opportunity where you can take ownership of essential analyses that directly impact spacecraft operations.ResponsibilitiesConduct system-level modeling and simulations to assess spacecraft performance across various subsystems.Develop and manage analyses in one or more domains: structural, thermal, radiation, reliability, power, MMOD, fluids, or optical/brightness.Perform trade studies and sensitivity analyses to guide design decisions and enhance system performance, mass, and reliability.Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, GNC, and software teams to inform design and integration strategies.Establish and uphold analysis-driven requirements, margins, and verification methodologies.Interpret simulation outcomes and convert findings into actionable engineering insights.Assist with test planning and model correlation to ensure alignment with analysis predictions.

Senior Spacecraft EngineerAbout AetherfluxAetherflux is at the forefront of developing the infrastructure necessary to empower and connect the evolving orbital economy. Our innovative satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit harnessing sunlight to facilitate groundbreaking capabilities—from the transmission of energy via infrared lasers (both space-to-earth and space-to-space) to enabling on-orbit computing and delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data. By reimagining the generation and distribution of energy and data in space, we are paving the way for unprecedented operational methods in both orbit and on Earth.Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood, Aetherflux is supported by prominent investors and built by a team of experts from leading aerospace and defense sectors. We are rapidly advancing to tackle complex technical challenges and establish a new category of space infrastructure.The RoleWe are searching for a Senior Spacecraft Engineer to contribute to the design, construction, and integration of core systems that drive our satellite platform. This role encompasses collaboration across various spacecraft subsystems—including structures, power, thermal, and avionics—aiming to create reliable, high-performance systems capable of thriving in the extreme conditions of space.This position offers significant growth potential with an opportunity for rapid ownership and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team that includes experts in software, electrical, optical, and mechanical engineering.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and integrate spacecraft subsystems, including structures, power, thermal, and avionics.Take ownership of components within the spacecraft architecture, from initial design to integration and testing.Conduct system-level trade studies to optimize performance, mass, power, and reliability.Assist in the development of spacecraft layouts, CAD models, and system schematics.Plan and implement integration and testing campaigns, including subsystem and full vehicle assessments.Create and maintain technical documentation such as requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and test plans.Collaborate across teams in software, electrical, optical, and GNC to ensure optimal system-level performance.Support environmental testing and validation efforts, including thermal-vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing.Engage in design reviews (PDR, CDR) and contribute to system-level decision-making.Basic Qualifications

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Systems Engineer at Brighton Jones, where your expertise will help us drive innovation and optimize our systems architecture. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing our technology infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our systems, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients.

Senior Mechanical EngineerJoin Aetherflux as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and contribute to pioneering the infrastructure that powers and connects the orbital economy. Our innovative satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit, harnessing sunlight and enabling groundbreaking capabilities, including energy transmission via infrared lasers and secure optical data delivery. By revolutionizing energy and data generation and distribution in space, we are creating new operational paradigms for both orbit and Earth.Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood, Aetherflux is supported by leading investors and staffed by experts from top aerospace and defense firms. We are rapidly addressing complex technical challenges to establish a new category of space infrastructure.Your RoleAs a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and constructing the physical systems that ensure our spacecraft operate reliably in the harsh environment of space. You will oversee essential hardware from conception to flight, focusing on structures, mechanisms, thermal systems, and packaging to produce high-performance, flight-ready designs. This hands-on position is central to hardware development, requiring close collaboration with propulsion, power, avionics, guidance, navigation, control (GNC), and software teams to design integrated systems, quickly prototype, and validate through rigorous testing. You will need to move swiftly, iterate frequently, and take ownership of hardware that directly influences mission success.

Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology firm dedicated to enhancing the military capabilities of the U.S. and its allies through innovative technology solutions. By infusing the expertise and business strategies of the most forward-thinking companies into the defense sector, we are revolutionizing the design, construction, and deployment of military systems. Our advanced systems are driven by Lattice OS, an AI-based operating system that transforms vast data streams into an interactive 3D command and control center. In a world characterized by strategic competition, Anduril is committed to equipping the military with state-of-the-art autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technologies in months, not years.The Warfighter Systems division is at the forefront of creating a future where mixed reality (MR) facilitates intuitive, immersive, and life-saving applications. Our team develops next-generation capabilities that empower operators with advanced technology, significantly enhancing soldier effectiveness and safety. We are tasked with transitioning innovative concepts from prototype to deployable products within aggressive timelines.ABOUT THE JOBAs a key member of our team, you will spearhead the technical development and productization of advanced hardware and software systems that incorporate groundbreaking technologies—including computer vision, sensor fusion, RF and networking systems, embedded computing, precision actuation, autonomy, and rugged platform design. This role offers a unique opportunity to transition from early-stage prototypes to operational-ready systems tailored for challenging environments.We are seeking senior engineers and technical leaders with extensive expertise in one or more of the following areas:RF and networking systems – communications architectures, wireless systems, distributed networksHardware engineering – electromechanical integration, precision actuation, ruggedized platform designEmbedded software and real-time systems – edge computing, control algorithms, sensor fusionSensor integration – computer vision, lidar, optical systems, multi-sensor architecturesSystems architecture – complex system integration, autonomy platforms, hardware/software co-designIf you are an RF expert, a hardware engineering leader, a software architect, or a systems integrator with a proven history of bringing complex technical systems from concept to production, we would love to hear from you.

Join a Transformative Force in TechnologyAt Palantir, we develop cutting-edge software solutions that revolutionize data-driven operations. Our platforms enable our partners to make impactful decisions, whether it’s creating lifesaving pharmaceuticals, mitigating supply chain risks, or assisting in crucial humanitarian efforts.Your RoleWe are on the lookout for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our newly established team dedicated to crafting sophisticated autonomous systems for area defense. In this position, you will design and implement innovative solutions that integrate a variety of sensors and intelligent decision-making technologies to safeguard both civilian and military assets against diverse threats, including drone incursions.Your contributions will directly influence the development of autonomous systems that merge sensors—such as radar, cameras, and RF—with real-time responsive actions through effectors, including kinetic and non-kinetic tools or coordinated drone swarms. Collaborating with specialists in sensing, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering, you will play a pivotal role in redefining complex area defense strategies.

As a Staff Systems Engineer specializing in Warfighter Systems at Anduril Industries, you will play a crucial role in developing and integrating cutting-edge systems that support our military operations. You will work collaboratively with a talented team to innovate solutions that enhance our national security.

Join DigitalOcean as a Senior Analyst in our Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team, where you will play a key role in shaping our financial strategy and performance. We are seeking an analytical thinker with a passion for data-driven decision making. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial models, analyze trends, and provide insights that drive business growth.

Join DigitalOcean as a Systems Engineer I, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our cloud infrastructure.Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting and resolving issues, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

Headway is seeking a Senior Manager, People Systems & Operations to guide the development and management of HR systems. This position plays a key role in supporting a growing workforce and enhancing the employee experience as the company expands. Key Responsibilities Oversee and refine people systems to align with organizational goals. Work closely with teams across Headway to deliver effective HR solutions. Promote efficiency in HR operations and processes. Support strategic projects that shape the employee lifecycle. Analyze data to generate insights that support employees and guide business decisions. Locations New York, NY San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Remote (United States)

Join a Pioneering CompanyAt Palantir, we develop cutting-edge software that transforms data into actionable insights. Our innovative platforms empower partners to tackle significant challenges, from advancing medical research to enhancing supply chain resilience and aiding in critical missing person cases.Position OverviewApollo stands at the forefront of Palantir’s autonomous software management and deployment initiatives. This platform ensures the seamless and continuous delivery of essential software (Foundry, Gotham, AIP) across diverse environments, including on-premises, public cloud, isolated networks, and highly regulated contexts (such as IL-5 and FedRAMP).As a Software Engineer on the Apollo team, you will be responsible for designing and operating a large-scale distributed system that facilitates the remote operation and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters. Our goal is to swiftly extract the entire state of a cluster into a portable, high-performance artifact, allowing for near-instantaneous cluster reconstruction—all while pushing the boundaries of speed, reliability, and scalability.Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing backup and restore solutions for Kubernetes, utilizing proprietary compression technologies tailored to Palantir’s unique deployment strategies. You will also enhance our container artifact store based on the OCI (Open Container Initiative) distribution spec, which serves as the industry standard for managing container images and artifacts. You will oversee the core infrastructure supporting every environment Apollo engages with, from large-scale cloud providers to military transport vehicles.If you thrive on challenges involving container technologies like OCI and Docker, storage solutions, and distributed systems, this role offers you the chance to delve into storage formats and low-level optimizations where milliseconds are crucial. As we automate cluster creation and management across varied hardware, you will play a vital role in expanding Palantir’s capabilities at the edge and addressing complex distributed systems challenges. You will manage the complete development lifecycle—from concept and design through implementation and support—while collaborating closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver impactful infrastructure. We actively encourage the use of AI tools (Claude Code/Codex/Copilot) to enhance productivity.

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ utilizes state-of-the-art robotics, computer vision, artificial intelligence, deep learning, and laser technology to meticulously remove weeds with sub-millimeter precision—without the use of harmful herbicides. This groundbreaking solution minimizes environmental harm, enhances soil health, and assists farmers in overcoming labor shortages and escalating costs. Crafted in Seattle and manufactured at our advanced facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is redefining standards in automated weed management. With $157 million in backing from leading investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is at the forefront of innovation.We are a pragmatic team with a strong action-oriented mindset, dedicated to executing our vision. Whether it's developing transformative technologies or engaging with farmers to guarantee the reliability and safety of our products, we go above and beyond for our clients.Joining us means confronting significant challenges that have a substantial impact. You'll have the chance to advance your career, tackle complex issues, and contribute meaningfully to a vital mission. At Carbon Robotics, we empower our team members to make independent decisions and take practical actions.Come be a part of our journey in innovating, executing, and shaping the future of agriculture.YouTube | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | News

Join Hive as a Systems Engineer / DevOps Specialist and be part of a pioneering team transforming the AI landscape. At Hive, we specialize in cutting-edge cloud-based AI solutions that empower organizations to understand, search, and generate content efficiently. Our robust infrastructure, which includes our own GPU-focused data centers alongside a hybrid AWS setup, is critical to our mission of delivering reliable SaaS offerings. As a member of our DevOps and Systems team, you will ensure seamless deployment and operation of our machine learning models, enabling our developers to focus on innovation without the worry of downtime. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, embraces automation, and is passionate about scalability.

Join DigitalOcean as a Systems Engineer II, where you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining our cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability while providing excellent support to our customers.

Join Anduril Industries as a Staff Systems Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing advanced systems that enhance national security. Your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in defense technology, collaborating with a team of engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge capabilities.

Hudson River Trading seeks a Trading Systems Engineer to join the Trading Systems Infrastructure team. This group builds and maintains the technology behind global trading operations. Their work supports high performance and reliability for the ultra-low latency operating systems, automation tools, and development platforms that keep trading strategies running worldwide, around the clock. Role overview The Trading Systems Engineer will help support and improve real-time production trading environments. The work centers on solving challenges that require high availability, high throughput, and ultra-low latency. This role contributes to the development and automation of essential infrastructure components, working alongside a team committed to keeping trading systems operating smoothly at all times. What you will do Support and improve real-time production trading environments Address challenges involving high availability, high throughput, and ultra-low latency Contribute to developing and automating critical infrastructure Collaborate with a team focused on system reliability and uptime Requirements Experience with coding and automation Strong interest in enhancing technology stacks Ability to solve complex technical problems in demanding environments Comfort working where uptime and performance are essential Locations Austin, TX, United States Boulder, Colorado, United States Chicago, Illinois, United States London, United Kingdom New York, NY, United States Seattle, Washington, United States

Charlie's Produce seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst in Seattle to focus on financial systems. This role partners with teams throughout the company to streamline financial processes and improve accuracy and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Work with colleagues from various departments to review and enhance financial workflows. Assist in implementing financial systems that align with business goals. Provide analysis and recommendations to inform strategic decisions in finance operations. Role Focus This position centers on strengthening financial processes and supporting system improvements that benefit the entire organization. Collaboration and clear communication are essential as you help drive initiatives that support business objectives.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Systems Architect to join our dynamic team in Seattle. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in Java and system architecture to design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions that meet our clients' needs. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be crucial as you lead architectural discussions and guide development teams.Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, and ensuring best practices in software development. You will also be tasked with evaluating new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve our systems.

The Cooperative AI group at OpenAI develops model-driven automation and knowledge systems that work alongside human teams. Using both existing and emerging OpenAI technologies, the group creates systems capable of autonomous reasoning and handling a variety of operational tasks. These efforts focus on real-world challenges in areas such as finance, sales, customer support, product insights, and internal operations. Projects in this group inform OpenAI's product direction and contribute to broader industry understanding. The team collaborates closely with internal partners and global customers, maintaining a feedback loop that enables quick iteration and real-time validation of their work. Team members bring diverse backgrounds and operate with a high degree of independence, all working toward improving large-scale collaboration between people and AI. Role overview OpenAI is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Cooperative Systems team in Seattle. This role focuses on developing AI-driven automation systems that support operational work throughout the company. The position blends applied AI, research, and product engineering, offering a mix of leadership and hands-on technical challenges. The Engineering Manager will guide a team building systems that learn from human interaction and manage real workloads in domains like sales, support, finance, and IT. Responsibilities include deploying these systems to internal users, gathering feedback, and refining solutions rapidly. The role is suited for someone who wants significant ownership and enjoys collaborating with customers to drive meaningful change in operational work. Key responsibilities Lead and grow a small team focused on applied AI systems for internal operations. Design and build AI-powered automation systems in partnership with customers. Stay directly involved in architecture and implementation across the stack. Create adaptive systems, including developer tools, automation platforms, knowledge graphs, and data management solutions. Deploy systems to internal users and use their feedback to improve solutions.