Jobs at Sphinx Defense

Build and lead development of secure, scalable mission-planning and command-and-control web applications for space communications programs. Responsibilities include developing front-end interfaces and backend services, designing APIs, translating mockups into functional UIs, conducting code reviews, improving quality and security, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering software in air-gapped or highly secure government environments.

Leads product direction and feature execution for satellite command-and-control, telemetry, RF terminal management, and mission planning software. Advocates for operator users, translates mission and technical needs into prioritized requirements, owns backlogs and roadmaps, coordinates dependencies across Agile teams, and manages scope, risks, and tradeoffs with engineering and program leadership. The role requires direct engagement with government and technical users, space mission operations expertise, 30% travel, and U.S. security clearance eligibility.

Lead a multi-year, multi-million dollar mission planning software program for USG space communications. Own P&L, contract and subcontractor management, schedules, budgets, staffing, and delivery. Coordinate cross-functional teams, support contract negotiations, ensure compliance with DoD acquisition and EVMS requirements, mentor technical leaders, and support hiring and business development.

Lead full-stack development for secure, scalable mission planning and command-and-control software supporting space communications programs. Build frontend interfaces and backend services, design APIs, translate mockups into applications, conduct code reviews, improve quality and security, and mentor junior engineers. Work with modern web frameworks, containerized microservices, and highly secure government environments while owning technical problems end to end.

Company invites speculative applications for software roles solving national security space problems. Uses open-source technologies, values collaboration and transparency, encourages applicants even if they don't meet every requirement, and requires eligibility for U.S. security clearance and specific immigration statuses.

Lead design and development of multi-tenant backend services and APIs for a space communications platform on AWS. Build scalable, secure services with automation, testing, and mentorship of junior engineers; interact with customers and partners and support operations for US government satellites.

Build and lead development of core backend platform services for a space communications ground system. Design and implement multi-tenant cloud-native APIs and services with automation and security, own features end-to-end, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to support US government satellite operations.