Software Engineer - New Grad (Summer 2025)

Nominal is an innovative venture-backed company at the intersection of software and hardware testing, backed by prominent investors like General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Lux Capital. The company is revolutionizing how organizations test and validate complex hardware systems including drones, rocket engines, satellites, and nuclear reactors.

As a New Grad Software Engineer, you'll be working on cutting-edge data infrastructure and visualization systems that directly impact the aerospace, energy, and defense sectors. You'll be handling high-frequency, high-volume multi-modal streaming data and creating data-dense web applications that serve mission-critical functions.

The role offers unique opportunities to work alongside engineers from prestigious organizations like SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, and NASA. You'll receive mentorship from world-class engineers while taking ownership of projects that directly contribute to transforming the testing and validation landscape for complex hardware systems.

The position is ideal for candidates passionate about aerospace and advanced technology, offering a comprehensive benefits package including full medical coverage, unlimited PTO, and unique perks like a sensor stipend. You'll be based in one of their offices in New York City, Los Angeles, or Austin, working in a dynamic environment that's gaining strong traction in both commercial and government sectors.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an early-stage company with a clear vision of accelerating hardware engineers' abilities to push the boundaries of advanced technology safely and efficiently. The role combines cutting-edge technology stack, meaningful work in critical industries, and the excitement of being part of a growing company that's making a real impact in hardware testing and validation.