Frontend Developer

Who we are and what we do

NorthStar Earth & Space uses optical telescope data as the building blocks to create information services tailored to the needs and requirements of clients from both government and industry. Our extensive development portfolio includes orbit dynamics and machine learning algorithms for a variety of applications for space domain awareness and space traffic management. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, European headquarters in Luxembourg and a wholly owned subsidiary in McLean, Virginia, the company is solving the ever-increasing threat of space collisions and empowering humanity to preserve our planet.

To support the growth of our Luxembourg office, we are looking for a DevOps.

Who you'll work with

The Luxembourg software development team, Starlux, is responsible for building customer facing applications, leveraging the data generated or ingested by NorthStar’s satellites. Using mostly Java, the team is building a service-oriented architecture to fulfill the needs of the future customers. The team is composed of individuals specializing in orbit dynamics, artificial intelligence, and software development.

We are developing a new set of unique SSA analytical tools that will exploit our data to help space operators do their missions more safely and efficiently. Your team will work closely with the Space Intelligence and Information (SI2) team based in Montreal who is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for monitoring the space environment using multiple sources for observations and geospatial data.

What you will do

We are counting on you to :

• Collaborate with the Starlux team to design, develop, and maintain performant web applications using TypeScript and React.

• Translate user needs and design wireframes into high-quality, functional components.

• Integrate frontend interfaces with backend APIs to ensure seamless functionality and data flow.

• Create and implement new plots and data visualizations to effectively present geospatial data to operators.

• Troubleshoot and resolve UI/UX issues, ensuring a polished user experience.

• Evaluate the latest trends in frontend development and contribute to improving our technology stack.

• Write and maintain unit- and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality, stability and reliability.

• Participate in regular team discussions to brainstorm and implement new features that leverage our satellite-generated data.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and maintainability. Participate in quality assurance activities to identify and address software defects.

What you bring to the table

• 0-2 years in experience as a frontend developper.

• Proficiency in TypeScript with a good understanding of JavaScript fundamentals.

• Experience with React, Vue or similar frontend rendering libraries.

• Knowledge of modern frontend tooling and libraries such as vite, vitest, Jest, webpack ESLint or others.

• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, for managing codebase changes and collaboration.

• Self-starter attitude and the ability to work autonomously.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to take on new challenges

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment, requiring the juggling of multiple tasks

What you can expect

• Contribute to a company whose mission is to protect our planet and Space.

• You will work with a highly collaborative team of world-class experts in different domains. This will provide you with better awareness of challenges in Space and on Earth and their impact on our environment.
• A stimulating challenge and a high-visibility project.
• A competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• An office located within walking distance of the historic city center and the main railway station.

How to apply?

To apply, click on the “Apply for This Job” button to share your resume and cover letter (in English or French).

NorthStar is committed to creating and fostering a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel valued and heard. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from different backgrounds who can bring greater diversity to the way we think, including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

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