Nominal · 2 months ago
Mission Operations Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $230K/yr
4+ years expNominal is building the software infrastructure that powers advanced hardware systems, and they are seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to bridge their software with real-world applications. The role involves deploying technology, building relationships with clients, providing training and support, and enhancing product offerings through user feedback.
Information TechnologySaaSSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deploy & Integrate: Take Nominal's tech to operation on the ground, tailoring solutions to fit our clients' high-stakes environments perfectly
Build Relationships & Business: You're not just deploying technology; you're growing Nominal's presence and impact and establishing deep, productive partnerships. You’re acting as an account manager and product expert, and important relational and technical capital is on your shoulders
Train & Support: You're on the front lines, making sure our users understand our products and can use them to their full potential
Enhance & Evolve: Your feedback loops are gold, turning user experiences into actionable insights for continuous product improvement
Solve & Streamline: See an issue? You're on it, with the autonomy to fix problems fast and keep our technology ahead of the curve
Be the Bridge: You're the vital link between Nominal and our customers, translating needs into solutions and ensuring seamless collaboration across all fronts
Qualification
Required
Proven Engineering Expertise: 4+ years of professional experience and have worked in the trenches of hardware engineering. You have firsthand experience in environments like propulsion test stands, satellite mission operations, or flight testing
Technical Sharpshooter: Your intellectual curiosity drives you to solve complex problems. You think in systems and see the big picture, yet you're all about nailing the details. You have a strong intuition for the math and physics our customers encounter daily
Communicator & Influencer: You articulate complex ideas with ease and confidence, steering conversations and projects with clarity and honesty
Dynamic Leader & Team Player: With a mix of humility, eagerness to learn, and empathy, you're a natural at leading and lifting those around you
Project Maestro: You have a solid track record of turning technical concepts into reality and managing the full cycle from planning to deployment
Ready to Roll: Up to 50% travel? No problem. You're ready to be where the action is, anywhere, anytime
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS Clearance
Preferred
Customer-facing skills: Experienced consultant, customer success leader, and/or technical program manager
In-Field Hardware Mastery: Proficiency with hardware engineering tools such as DAQs, DDS, Nix, RTOS, MCAP, H5, TDMS, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, and WinPlot
Data Engineering Proficiency: Expertise in SQL, Python, Pandas, Influx, Grafana. Familiarity with Spark, Arrow, Kafka, Beam, and Flink
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO and sick leave
Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
Professional Development Stipend
Annual company retreat
Company
Nominal
Nominal modernizes your data infrastructure and provides real-time workflows that accelerate testing with confidence.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$102.5MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalGeneral CatalystLux Capital
2025-06-12Series B· $75M
2024-04-22Series A· $20M
2024-04-22Seed· $7.5M
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