Company Description

Pitch Aeronautics (www.pitchaero.com) is a rapidly growing startup creating game-changing solutions for the utility industry. Pitch has developed a drone to install our line sensor, bird diverters, and other equipment on power lines. Our drone-deployable line sensors provide environmental and line characteristics which are integrated into a software application to help utilities push more power through existing lines, prevent wildfires, and improve grid reliability. We're looking for a software developer who can develop and maintain this software platform.

At Pitch we’ve fostered a collaborative, fun, “get-stuff-done” working environment. We believe in moving fast and creating products and prototypes rapidly. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference on day one, be empowered to achieve, and love working in small teams, we want to meet you!

Learn more about our company at:

-Our website: https://www.pitchaero.com/

-Our Linked-In posts: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11764600/

-Our Facebook posts: https://www.facebook.com/pitchaero

-Here's a video of our drone performing a sensor installation on an energized power line: https://youtu.be/S9F0jz4eqNY?feature=shared

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site (Boise, ID) role for a Junior Full Stack Developer. As a Junior Full Stack Developer at Pitch Aeronautics, you will develop robust, scalable solutions for our software platform, which helps utility customers visualize and analyze operational, environmental, and risk-related data. In this role, you will work across the tech stack and across the feature life-cycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Full Stack Development: Build and maintain scalable web applications that include front-end and back-end development.
• Data Integration: Integrate with IoT devices, third-party services, and external databases to ensure seamless data flow.
• User Interface Design: Collaborate with UX/UI teams to build intuitive interfaces that provide actionable insights to utility operators.
• API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for secure communication between the platform, devices, and external applications.
• Security: Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive utility data, complying with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, other engineers, and QA to develop cohesive solutions that address customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience with full stack development (front-end frameworks like React/Angular and back-end languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js).
• Familiarity with SQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of AWS tools and services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation).
• Due to ITAR regulations and Government contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents based in the United States

Desired Qualifications

• ML experience/proficiency
• Prior experience in electric utility industry
• Currently located in Treasure Valley (Idaho)
• Prior experience with weather data and weather modeling
• CISSP or Security + certified (or other equivalent certification)
• Familiarization with cybersecurity controls and frameworks