Jr. AI Engineer

Job Summary

The Junior AI Engineer at Ursa Space builds foundational engineering capabilities by mastering a Human-on-the-Loop delivery model. In this AI-first environment, you won't just write code; you will be a steward of software quality and system integrity applying sound judgment, identifying risks, and escalating appropriately ensuring AI accelerates productivity without compromising accountability.

Job Responsibilities

• Use AI tools to assist with coding, refactoring, unit testing, and documentation
• Build skills in AI-augmented workflows, systems thinking, and analytical problem-solving
• Follow approved AI usage standards, policies, and guardrails
• Learn when to accept AI recommendations and when to seek review from senior engineers
• Implement well-defined features and enhancements under guidance
• Absorb existing applications through refactoring and API updates
• Ensure all changes meet quality, security, and compliance standards
• Participate in structured production support rotations
• Use AI-assisted diagnostics to investigate and analyze incidents
• Apply fixes (reviewed by senior engineers) to reduce recurring issues
• Adhere to coding standards and AI-assisted quality gates within CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in peer code reviews and release readiness activities
• Ensure traceability and observability requirements are met
• Work collaboratively within an AI-enabled POD and partner with Senior and Lead Engineers

Job Requirements

• 1–3 years of software engineering experience (including internships or co-op experience)
• Knowledge of at least one modern programming language - Python, React, Typescript preferred
• Experience using coding co-pilots like Claude, Codex or similar
• Familiarity with Git-based version control and CI/CD concepts
• Strong interest in AI, automation, and modern engineering practices
• Exposure to cloud platforms and API-based architectures
• Experience working in agile or POD-based delivery models
• Basic understanding of testing frameworks or automation tools

Preferred

• Knowledge or experience about managing agentic memory and creating agent harnesses, writing evals, measuring costs etc. is very desirable

Compensation

$70,000 - $85,000, relative to skills and experience

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling
• Stock Options
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your dependents
• FSA & HSA Plans
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid LTD and STD for Parental and Family Care
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Education Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities

Company Values

Use the team
Figure it out and own it
Aim for elegant simplicity
Empower diversity & inclusivity
Do the right thing
Be scrappy

Ursa Space Systems, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.

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