Mission Control Software Engineer

TerraFirma is a company focused on redefining construction through automation, founded by former SpaceX engineers. The Mission Control Software Engineer will work across the full stack to create high-performance interfaces for remote control of heavy machinery, involving both frontend and backend development to ensure a secure and scalable architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for tasking, supervising, and remotely controlling autonomous robots and workflows
• Develop real-time visualizations for complex sensor data, including LiDAR, 3D models, and geospatial information, with a focus on rapid prototyping and user feedback
• Apply best practices in networking, authentication, and security to ensure low-latency, reliable communication between systems
• Architect and maintain scalable, secure backend systems, ensuring efficient deployment and operation in production environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Iterate quickly, collaborate cross-functionally, and optimize the full-stack experience to deliver robust and user-friendly solutions
• Lead interdisciplinary teams, mentor new engineers, and help grow the team through hiring