What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Frontend Software Engineer - Ground Software position at York Space Systems?
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.
We are looking for a Senior Frontend Software Engineer who is passionate about building software that pushes the bounds of what's possible. Our software is a modern web-based application (React/TypeScript, C# .NET) with a microservice infrastructure (Docker, Kafka, REST) that operators use to monitor and control constellations of spacecraft across several active missions.
As a senior member of the team, you'll own the frontend experience end-to-end, from design system management to the real-time telemetry dashboards that satellite operators depend on in high-stakes environments. You'll partner closely with UI/UX, backend engineers, and operators to build interfaces that are fast, reliable, and intuitive under pressure, tackling difficult problems like:
- Visualizing live satellite state across a constellation
- Surfacing alerts during critical mission windows
- Designing workflows to transfer data between air-gapped environments
- Ensuring full UI functionality during the transfer of control between Mission Operation Centers
You'll also drive frontend best practices across the team and help junior engineers grow their craft.
Prior space-industry experience is not required.
Position Details
- Team size: 6-8 developers
- Remote Policy: Hybrid (4 days in office)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of user-facing features using TypeScript and React, collaborating closely with UI/UX and backend engineers to deliver cohesive, performant experiences
- Translate designs and requirements into high-quality, maintainable code that meets both functional and visual standards
- Build and own reusable components, shared libraries, and design systems that scale across the platform
- Engineer frontend algorithms and business logic to support scalability, automation, and near-real-time data presentation
- Write unit tests and documentation for internal users and customers
- Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
- Other duties as assigned
Team Leadership
- Collaborate with engineers, operators, UI/UX, and customers across departments
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and design discussions
- Contribute to sprint planning, technical scoping, and cross-team alignment on feature work
- Help establish and advocate for frontend best practices and design system standards across the team
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 6 years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on frontend and web application development
- Deep proficiency in modern React, including component architecture, performance optimization, and state management patterns
- Strong expertise in TypeScript and its application in large-scale frontend codebases
- Experience building and maintaining design systems and shared component libraries
- Proficiency with common front-end tooling such as Yarn, Babel, and Material-UI
- Experience with Git in a collaborative, multi-contributor environment
- Familiarity with backend APIs and the ability to design and consume REST APIs effectively
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and drive frontend code quality through reviews and design discussions
- Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, UI/UX, and operational stakeholders
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous requirements independently and drive to resolution
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with modern state management tools such as TanStack Query
- Experience with WebAssembly (WASM) for performance-critical frontend workloads
- Experience with WebGL or other canvas-based rendering for data-rich environments
- Experience with offline-first development architecture and local data synchronization strategies
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
- Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Generous 401(k) match.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.
Salary : $120,000 - $190,000