Lead Frontend Engineer at Kayhan Space

Kayhan Space is building state-of-the-art user-interfaces for mission-critical spaceflight safety and space-based intelligence products. You’ll be working at a company with a team that cares immensely about software design and user experience. We’re seeking an experienced frontend engineer to develop meticulous interfaces with the latest and greatest technologies.

About Kayhan Space

Kayhan Space is a mission-driven, venture-backed startup, building autonomous solutions for the space industry. Our Colorado-based company is committed to building an environment where innovation is rewarded, diversity is magnified, and ambition is not throttled.‍

At Kayhan, we have the goal of leaving a great legacy behind. Whatever you do, big or small, we want you to own it. Because that’s the legacy you’ll leave for others.

We are skiers, parents, musicians, campers, geeks, scientists, and pet lovers. While we may come from different backgrounds and have different opinions and interests, we are united around a common set of core values. Our mission drives everything we do!

We’re looking for ambitious team members who share our values and are ready to think bigger.

Our Core Values

Integrity: Integrity is paramount to our success as a company. Telling the truth and providing accurate data is crucial for space operations — otherwise, it can cost lives. Maintaining a high level of transparency allows the Kayhan team to provide an open workplace culture that supports professional growth and development across the organization.

Hard Work: We value hustlers who hold themselves accountable and who can think on their feet. Kayhan employees seek to establish and surpass goals that will allow us to reach new heights.

Diversity: At Kayhan Space, we want our employees to be empowered to shoot for the moon! Our company is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team where members experience a sense of belonging. We believe these non-negotiables enhance the quality of our relationships with clients, partners, and vendors of all identities and backgrounds to make us a better, more effective organization.

Role Responsibilities

• Directly and consistently contribute to the codebase with an obsessive attention to detail, ensuring every pixel, margin, and interaction adheres to design and performance standards.
• Collaborate with designers to translate complex workflows into intuitive, error-free user experiences
• Implement and enforce methods and processes that ensure delivery consistency and accuracy prescribed by designers
• Regularly review and refine UI/UX implementations to ensure perfection, from typography alignment to seamless component interactions.
• Coordinate uncertain and on-going design improvements with other engineers
• Lead and mentor other engineers in balancing performance, code-hygiene, and delivery times.
• Always be willing to learn industry-specific material. Space is hard

About You

You have full command of TypeScript, Next.js/React (In a functional paradigm usage), SCSS, and Node.js. Wrong typography, inconsistent margins, long load-times, and non-memoized React components keep you up at night. You take pride in creating interfaces that are not just functional but delightfully precise and intuitive to use. You are a quick learner who is open to feedback and eager to develop your skills. You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with others and contributing to a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Expert in JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, SCSS, REST APIs, and functional-paradigm-usage of React or Next.js.
• Ample experience in working with software designers and related tooling (I.e., Figma, Figjam, After Effects)
• Familiarity with IBM Carbon design system, Python, Supabase, and/or WASM is a huge plus.
• Understanding of 3D geometry and geospatial mathematical concepts, and experience utilizing geospatial rendering libraries like Cesium or DeckGL is highly desired.
• Basic knowledge of cloud computing, preferably AWS (internships or academic projects acceptable)
• Understanding of software containerization and orchestration (Docker and Kubernetes preferred)
• Basic knowledge of software test methodologies
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Comfortable working in a Mac environment

Job Location

• Broomfield, CO

Compensation

• Total compensation for this role is base salary + company equity
• Colorado base salary range: $100-160k

Kayhan Space Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary
• Company Equity
• Great health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k
• Lunch catered weekly for the Colorado office
• Opportunity to have an impact on a global scale for space sustainability

Kayhan Space is an equal-opportunity employer. At Kayhan, we make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promoting, transferring, demoting, evaluating, compensating and separating, without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, national origin, pregnancy, disability, service in the uniform services, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.