Nominal
Unified data platform for hardware testing and operations
Nominal builds a connected software suite for testing and operating complex hardware systems, providing real-time data infrastructure, observability, and analysis tools. It serves engineering teams in aerospace, defense, energy, autonomy, and manufacturing to accelerate testing, build resilience, and deliver mission-critical capabilities faster. The platform unifies data from simulations, HIL, and field tests, enabling real-time collaboration and analysis in secure environments including air-gapped setups.
Baremetal Infrastructure Engineer
Deploy and support Nominal's self-hosted platform in customer environments including air-gapped and regulated sites. Own Linux, Kubernetes, and bare-metal infrastructure reliability while partnering directly with customer IT and security teams.
UX Writer
UX Writer crafts precise in-product copy, documentation, tooltips, error messages, and walkthroughs for hardware engineers using the platform. Collaborates with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure high-impact, user-focused writing that accelerates workflows.
Business Operations - Federal
Supports federal leadership in scaling defense tech business by managing pipeline, forecasting, cross-functional coordination, and high-stakes opportunities from pipeline to contract. Requires 5+ years in government/policy/operations and experience in ambiguous, high-growth environments.
Business Development Lead - Army
Drives business development for Nominal's platform with the U.S. Army, owning pipeline creation, customer relationships, deal execution, and strategic partnerships in defense test and operations. Requires 5+ years BD experience in military/government, Army knowledge, technical background, and TS/SCI eligibility.
Business Development Lead - Air Force
Drives business expansion with U.S. Air Force by owning pipeline creation, customer relationships, deal execution, and strategic partnerships. Requires 5+ years in defense BD/capture, Air Force knowledge, technical background, and TS/SCI eligibility.
Business Development Lead - Federal
Drives business development for Nominal's federal defense accounts, owning pipeline creation, customer relationships, and deal execution with U.S. military branches like Air Force and Army. Requires 5+ years BD experience in defense, deep federal knowledge, and technical background; involves 50% travel and TS/SCI clearance.
Capture Strategist
Develops capture strategies for U.S. Government defense opportunities, translating mission needs into win plans, conducting competitive analysis, and creating proposals. Requires 5+ years in capture/proposal work in aerospace/defense with strong cross-functional communication.
Solution Engineer
Leads technical discovery, designs solution architectures, delivers demos, and builds proofs of value for federal customers in defense and hardware sectors. Partners with sales to advance deals, requiring 5+ years pre-sales experience and fluency in cloud, data tools, and Python/SQL.
Sales Development Manager
Leads SDR team to generate pipeline through outbound strategies, hires and coaches reps, builds GTM tooling and partnerships for high-ACV technical sales. Requires SDR/BDR experience, sales management, and outbound expertise.
Web Designer (Web & Brand)
Designs and ships high-polish web pages, landing pages, and interactive experiences for Nominal's marketing site. Translates brand into layouts, typography, motion; collaborates with Design, Marketing, Engineering; ensures accessibility and performance. Requires strong visual taste, web design portfolio, basic HTML/CSS/JS.
Software Engineer – Systems & Real-Time (RTOS / HIL)
Architects and implements real-time systems for HIL test automation using C++ or Rust, focusing on deterministic scheduling, field bus communication, and low-latency integration with hardware like embedded targets and sensors. Requires 4+ years in systems/embedded software with RTOS experience.
Software Engineer - New Grad (Summer 2026)
New grad software engineer building data infrastructure for high-volume hardware testing systems like rockets and aircraft. Requires strong fundamentals from internships/projects; full-time for Spring 2026 graduates.
Enterprise Account Executive
Owns full sales cycle for enterprise accounts, closing seven-figure deals with hardware and defense organizations. Requires 3+ years enterprise sales experience, technical fluency, and relationship-building skills in complex industrial environments.
Program Manager, Federal
Leads execution and growth of strategic federal customer programs for DoD, DOE, NASA. Coordinates cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product, and BD to ensure on-time delivery, strong relationships, and platform adoption. Requires 5+ years in program management in defense/government tech.
GTM Recruiter
GTM Recruiter manages full-cycle recruiting for sales roles like Account Executives and SDRs, building pipelines, running interviews, and closing candidates while partnering with hiring managers in a fast-growing startup.
Design Engineer (Web & Brand)
Designs and implements web and brand experiences from concept to production, translating visual designs into high-polish, accessible web components. Collaborates with Design, Marketing, and Engineering; requires strong visual taste, Figma-to-code skills, and shipped web portfolio.
Software Engineer - Developer Infrastructure
Develop and maintain developer tooling and infrastructure for Nominal's platform, scaling across air-gapped, cloud, and on-prem environments. Requires 4+ years experience with cloud services, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and ability to mentor engineers.
Recruiting Coordinator
Coordinates interview logistics and delivers exceptional candidate experiences in a fast-paced startup, partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to manage scheduling, communication, and recruiting operations. Requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Google Suite and Slack, and onsite work in Austin or Los Angeles.
Software Engineer - Frontend
Build polished, high-performance React/TypeScript web interfaces for hardware engineers to analyze complex data and automate tests. Requires 3+ years frontend experience, strong UX focus, and API integration skills.
Field Marketer
Own end-to-end field marketing programs including conferences, trade shows, and events. Manage logistics, vendors, budgets, and on-site sales support to drive pipeline in B2B hardware/tech sectors. Requires strong execution, organizational skills, and B2B event experience.
Software Engineer - Full-Stack
Full-stack engineer building scalable backend services and performant web interfaces for hardware telemetry data analysis. Requires 3+ years experience with React/Next.js/TypeScript and backend languages like Java/Go/Rust.
Accounting - Founding Hire
Builds accounting infrastructure for high-growth dual-use tech company, owning financial statements, month-end closes, revenue recognition per ASC 606, internal controls, treasury, and audits. Requires CPA, 7+ years experience, deep GAAP expertise.
Software Engineer, Mission Dev - Federal
Software engineer embedding with federal customers (DoD, NASA) to deploy platform into mission-critical environments, build custom integrations, and manage high-stakes deployments under strict security constraints. Requires 5+ years experience and Top Secret clearance eligibility.
Software Engineer - Mission Dev
Software Engineer on Mission Dev team builds custom apps, data pipelines, and integrations for hardware customers in mission-critical environments. Requires strong problem-solving, customer focus, and ability to ship software rapidly in ambiguous settings with up to 50% travel.
Devops - Internal Platform & Tools
Develop and maintain internal developer tooling and infrastructure across air-gapped, cloud, and on-prem environments. Collaborate on deployments, AI adoption, and custom tools to accelerate developers and clients, requiring 2+ years in infrastructure and cloud services.