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 stack Frontend and backend development Databases design and administration UI/UX design DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering Own the roadmap and priorities for Dawn's internal business systems Work directly with teams across the company, from engineering to finance, to understand their needs and deliver solutions that work for them Take 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 discipline 3+ years' professional experience in full-stack software development Experience designing, building and maintaining production software systems Nice to have Experience with one or more of: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Production or Manufacturing Engineering environments Quality Management Systems (QMS) Why join
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At Dawn Aerospace, we are building the Aurora, a reusable rocket-powered spaceplane designed to make access to space as routine as aviation. Having demonstrated the technology through an intensive research and development programme, we are now entering the next phase of our journey, transforming how we build aircraft so that production can scale from prototypes to multiple spaceplanes per year. We are seeking an experienced industrialization visionary to lead this transformation. This is a senior and foundational role responsible for establishing the manufacturing vision, production systems, and operational processes that will enable Dawn Aerospace’s spaceplane program to transition from an engineering-led R&D organisation into a repeatable, efficient, and scalable production business. You will work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, programme management, and leadership to
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What We're Looking For Bachelor degree Mechanical engineering or equivalent 5+ years of experience transitioning complex engineering organisations / products from R&D to production
Department · Spaceplane

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Dawn Aerospace
Dawn Aerospace develops reusable spaceplanes and refuellable satellite propulsion.
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