The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
At Ursa Major, the journey to space starts with the engines. Behind every engine is the data and software that powers smarter decisions and continuous improvement. We're growing our internal software capabilities to accelerate how we design, build, and test rocket engines, to fly faster.
We are looking for a Software & Data Engineer to generate new business intelligence applications inside Palantir’s Foundry platform. You'll be working with a Product Owner and other Software & Data Engineers to design, implement, deploy and maintain applications inside Palantir Foundry.
Your work will have a larger impact beyond implementing tools and processes. Your work will directly shape how Ursa Major continues its growth as a propulsion manufacturing company that is enabling the future of both defense and commercial aerospace.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Product Owner and other Software & Data Engineers on our internal Palantir Foundry development team, as well as stakeholders and users to design intuitive interfaces and dashboards.
- Design, develop, and deploy data pipelines and workflows within Palantir Foundry.
- Develop Ontology objects to manage and reason over data within Palantir Foundry.
- Design and document data logic, lineage, and tooling for discoverability and maintainability.
- Configure and maintain data integrations from various source systems into Foundry.
- Identify and execute on opportunities for system optimization and automation.
- Contribute to the development of training materials and documentation for Foundry users.
- Work collaboratively within agile-inspired development methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- 1-5 years of professional software development experience
- 1+ years of data engineering experience
- Hands-on, professional experience with Palantir Foundry
Desired Experience
- Experience working with manufacturing, industrial systems, or IoT data
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000 - $115,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
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Ursa Major Berthoud, Colorado, USA Office
Our one-of-a kind campus co-locates engineering, manufacturing, & testing operations, allowing for unmatched development time and the chance for employees, customers, and investors alike to experience rocket engine testing as a part of the normal work day.
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