Software Engineer - New Grad (Summer 2027)
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LocationNew York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX, New York, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentSoftware Engineering
Company size51–200 people
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live14h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Solid engineering fundamentals
Hands-on experience and strong core engineering skills through internships, personal projects, or academic work
Personal passion for solving challenging problems and contributing to the future of critical infrastructure
Ambitious, resourceful, and perseverant
Graduating in Summer 2027 or sooner
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State
Benefits
Health insurance
Unlimited PTO
Sick leave
Free lunch
Professional development stipend
401(k)
Project stipend
Annual company retreat
About Nominal
Nominal is building the connected test and operations platform powering the world’s most advanced hardware systems, from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next-generation defense programs. Our platform gives hardware engineering teams a single place to ingest data, analyze performance, automate test execution, and collaborate across every phase of development, so they can move faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We’re a fast-moving team that owns problems end-to-end, works across disciplines, and thrives at the intersection of hardware and software.
We serve top-tier commercial and defense customers, from autonomy leaders like Anduril and Shield AI to next-generation aerospace teams like Hermeus and REGENT, and performance engineering teams like Pratt Miller Motorsports, alongside mission partners within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force on programs where failure isn’t an option. We’re backed by Sequoia, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Lightspeed. Our team draws from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Applied Intuition, and other leading companies, united by a common mission: giving hardware engineers the tools to build the future with speed, safety, and confidence.
The role
We’re looking for students with solid engineering fundamentals on track to graduate in Summer 2027 or sooner.
As a software engineer at Nominal, you’ll have an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with world-class engineers solving high-impact problems. As part of an early-stage company, you’ll help us grow, launch new products, and take on exciting challenges. You’ll have a front-row seat as our customers test and validate complex hardware systems like nuclear reactors, rockets, and supersonic aircraft.
🚀 What you’ll do
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Dive deep into cutting-edge data infrastructure, focusing on high-frequency, high-volume multi-modal hardware data
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Design and build new features in close collaboration with our customers, often working directly with our users in the field
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Quickly take ownership of projects from start to finish, while receiving mentorship from our world-class engineers and domain experts
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Take the driver’s seat at an early-stage company, helping Nominal grow, onboarding new customers, and expanding its product offerings, while contributing to our mission of accelerating the testing and validation landscape for complex hardware systems
🎯 Reach out if…
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You’re graduating in Summer 2027 or sooner and are interested in a full-time position
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You have a personal passion for solving challenging problems and contributing to the future of critical infrastructure
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You have exceptional hands-on experience and strong core engineering skills — whether through internships, personal projects, or academic work
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Your peers would describe you as ambitious, resourceful, and perseverant
✨ Benefits/Perks
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100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Unlimited PTO and sick leave
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Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
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Professional Development Stipend
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401k Plan
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In-office hardware lab with a $250 project stipend
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Annual company retreat
Legal
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.