Senior Software Engineer - Business Automation

Build the software that helps build a spaceplane At Dawn Aerospace, we're building a reusable spaceplane and working to make routine access to space a reality. Behind every flight is a huge amount of software. The Spaceplane Software team develops and maintains the systems that power the programme, from mission control and flight software through to the ERP, manufacturing and operational systems used to design, build and fly our vehicles. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Business Automation to take ownership of the software that keeps our business running. You'll work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance and operations to identify opportunities, build solutions, and deliver tools that have a direct impact on how we develop and manufacture aerospace hardware. This is a role for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, working closely with stakeholders, and owning products from concept through to deployment. What You'll Do Design, build and maintain business-critical software across the full stackDevelop frontend and backend applications that support the Spaceplane programmeDesign and maintain databases and supporting infrastructureCreate intuitive user experiences that enable teams to work more effectivelyBuild and maintain reliable cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines and operational toolingOwn the roadmap and priorities for Dawn's internal business systemsWork directly with teams across the company to understand challenges and deliver practical software solutionsTake projects from idea to implementation, operating with a high degree of autonomy and ownership What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline3+ years' professional experience in full-stack software developmentStrong TypeScript development experienceExperience designing, building and maintaining production software systemsAbility to work across technical and non-technical teams to understand requirements and deliver solutionsA practical, hands-on approach and willingness to own outcomes Nice to have Experience With One Or More Of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemsManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Production or Manufacturing Engineering environmentsQuality Management Systems (QMS)Cloud infrastructure, DevOps or Site Reliability EngineeringProduct ownership or technical leadership responsibilities Why join Dawn? Build software that directly supports the development of a reusable spaceplaneOwn products end-to-end, from stakeholder discussions through to deploymentWork across every part of the business, solving problems that matterJoin a high-performing team where your work moves quickly from idea to impactHelp make routine access to space a reality If you're excited by building software, solving complex operational challenges, and seeing your work contribute to hardware that goes to space, we'd love to hear from you. Diversity & Inclusion At Dawn Aerospace, we believe that diverse teams build better solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported to do their best work. About Dawn Aerospace Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company with a purpose. Our Mission Is To Enable The Next Generation Of Space Users By Providing More Sustainable And Scalable Ways To Access And Move Around In Space. We Believe This Access, In The Form Of a Transportation Network, Will Fundamentally Change What’s Possible From Space. We Currently Focus On Three Areas Of Space Transportation In-space propulsion We're a leading supplier of turnkey green propulsion systems for various classes of satellites. Our systems utilise safe, accessible propellants and we have over 170 of these propulsion units on more than 40 operational satellites already. A further 200 units are in production.In-space servicing Coupled with our propulsion expertise, we are ensuring that our customers' satellites are refuellable. In the coming years, Dawn will offer a refueling service to enable life extension of customer satellites. This new market is aligned with our sustainability goal to ensue a clean and safe space for everyone! Spaceplane We are developing the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever to take off from a runway, combining the extreme performance of rocket propulsion with the reusability of conventional airplanes to enable high-frequency, low-cost access to sub-orbital space. Our international teams are distributed across four locations: the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA. Apply for this Job Important! If you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, we still want to hear from you. To all recruitment agencies: Dawn Aerospace does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s alias, our employees, or any other company location. Dawn Aerospace will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.