Software Engineer

Valinor Enterprises • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Valinor Dispatch is developing ruggedized, field-deployable UxS charging infrastructure for defense applications and is seeking a Software Engineer to lead the development of related software for next-generation autonomous systems support platforms for deployment in austere environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering , or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in full-stack software development with proficiency in modern front-end frameworks and backend technologies
• Experience with real-time data visualization , mapping/GIS technologies, and WebSocket or pub/sub architectures
• Familiarity with tactical data standards and military C2 ecosystems , such as ATAK, TAK Server, Cursor on Target, Lattice, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of containerization, microservices, and cloud-native deployment , including Kubernetes and Docker , in disconnected or edge environments
• Experience with deployed software and databases using cloud services such as AWS or Azure
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for building and testing packaged software
• Understanding of defense software development processes and accreditation requirements is a plus
• Understanding of government security practices , including secure coding and system hardening
• This role requires the candidate be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of defense software development processes and accreditation requirements is a plus
• Active clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement full-stack software for command-and-control (C2) applications, including web-based operator interfaces, backend services, and data integration layers
• Develop responsive front-end interfaces for real-time situational awareness, mission planning, and asset management using modern frameworks
• Build scalable backend services, APIs, and data pipelines to support telemetry ingestion, mission-critical workflows, and multi-domain operations
• Integrate C2 software with tactical systems and platforms , such as Lattice, ATAK, and other coalition and joint interoperability standards (CoT, TAK protocols)
• Collaborate with autonomy, robotics, and systems engineering teams to surface vehicle and asset status, sensor feeds, and control interfaces within unified operator dashboards
• Support verification, validation, and testing activities , including simulation environments, integration testing, and operational exercises
• Create and maintain technical documentation , including interface control documents (ICDs), API specifications, and architecture descriptions in compliance with federal defense standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity packages, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance - fully covered for employees, 401K, development stipends, among others.
• Unlimited PTO and two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year.
• We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we actually encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families.
• Valinor also provides fertility benefits to those just beginning that journey.
• Fun work environment - we like to laugh and take care of each other, but we also deeply respect the mission in front of us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level