Frontend Developer

Mission

Aetherflux's mission is to deliver energy to planet Earth. Our work will make energy more accessible, establish American energy independence, power underdeveloped and disaster-stricken areas, and protect American warfighters.

Background

Aetherflux is taking a new approach to an old idea called space solar power. Our constellation of satellites will collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit, convert it to electricity, and transmit power through infrared lasers to ground stations, providing reliable energy access where traditional delivery is expensive, challenging, or dangerous.

Current energy systems rely on complex logistics and outdated infrastructure, making them vulnerable to natural disasters, extreme weather, and physical and cyber attacks. Aetherflux overcomes these challenges by enabling direct, on-demand, secure, and scalable 24-hour energy distribution from space. This can revolutionize energy generation and delivery, and enable new capabilities as we deliver power to remote regions, military bases, bespoke operations, and unmanned autonomous systems.

Baiju Bhatt, who also co-founded Robinhood, founded Aetherflux in 2024. Inspired by his father’s career at NASA, Baiju earned his B.S. in Physics and M.S. in Mathematics at Stanford before starting Robinhood, now a public company that has helped over 20 million Americans access the financial system. Aetherflux is currently self-funded through a $10 million investment from Baiju.

This is an ambitious mission that demands extraordinary talent. Aetherflux’s team has worked at places like Robinhood, SpaceX, NASA, Anduril, JPL, and the U.S. Navy, and is based in San Carlos, CA. If you're ready to solve complex technical challenges and help build the most important energy company in the world, we want to hear from you.

Overview

The Frontend Software Engineer at Aetherflux will develop intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for mission-critical applications in satellite control, power transmission, and ground station operations. This role requires expertise in modern frontend frameworks, design principles, and performance optimization for real-time data visualization. You will work closely with backend, embedded software, and systems engineers to deliver robust and user-friendly interfaces that support Aetherflux’s space-based energy platform.

Responsibilities

• Frontend Development: Build highly interactive and responsive user interfaces using modern web technologies.

• Real-Time Data Visualization: Develop dashboards and visualization tools for monitoring satellite health, laser power transmission, and ground station status.

• Mission-Critical UX Design: Design intuitive workflows that simplify complex space operations for engineers and operators.

• API Integration: Work closely with backend teams to consume and visualize real-time telemetry, control signals, and analytics.

• Performance Optimization: Ensure web applications remain performant under large-scale data loads and real-time updates.

• Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for securing frontend applications, ensuring protection against cyber threats.

• Testing & Validation: Develop automated testing strategies to maintain reliability and consistency across software updates.

• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including electrical, optical, and aerospace engineers, to develop integrated solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in frontend software development.

• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or any applicable programming language for building modern web applications.

• Experience with real-time data visualization frameworks (D3.js, Three.js, WebGL. etc.).

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and GraphQL for dynamic UI interactions.

• Proficiency in CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap, etc.) for creating visually appealing and functional designs.

• Experience with version control (Git, GitHub, GitLab, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience developing frontend applications for aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.

• Familiarity with 3D visualization technologies for satellite tracking and laser beam pointing.

• Experience with real-time telemetry processing and data-driven decision interfaces.

• Knowledge of cloud-based deployment (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) for web applications.

• Background in designing frontend applications for embedded systems and hardware control.

• Experience working with aerospace or satellite command & control software.

Benefits

• Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Unlimited paid time off

• 10 paid holidays per calendar year

• Paid leave for new parents

• Relocation assistance

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Aetherflux’s discretion.

Aetherflux is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. Aetherflux is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.