Lead, Software Engineer

This role centers on autonomous, collaborative full-stack software development for satellite command and control systems, leveraging web technologies, cloud capabilities, and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate software for government systems using industry best practices and Agile methodologies.
• Provide ongoing development support for mission applications and frameworks.
• Collaborate within a DevOps oriented development team and leverage a technology-supported development infrastructure.
• Maintain deployed systems, build new capabilities, diagnose issues, and assist end users as needed.
• Demonstrate a proactive learning mindset and promote the adoption of innovative technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers on the job as required.
• Adapt existing baselines to new architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate Degree with at least 7 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Technologies

• Java
• Python
• C#
• Docker
• Spring Boot
• ActiveMQ
• Astro UXDS
• Space OpsC2

Preferred qualifications

• Proven expertise in Agile software development processes and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and C# software development life cycles.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices.
• Solid understanding of software testing and quality assurance.
• Experience leading a development team using Scrum.
• Experience integrating, testing, and deploying software applications to operations.
• Proficiency with Docker containers.
• Active SCI clearance
• Experience with Space Domain Systems
• Experience with the Spring Boot framework
• Experience with ActiveMQ messaging systems
• Expertise in algorithm development
• Experience with Astro UXDS
• Strong background in data management
• Expertise in configuration management and version control
• Experience with Space OpsC2 (Operations Command and Control) systems and procedures
• Experience using a shared baseline across multiple development efforts concurrently
• Experience collaborating with diverse, multi-site, multi-company teams

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Job Details

• Salary: USD 117,000 - 250,500 per year
• Locations: Onsite in Colorado Springs, CO; also potential location in Chantilly, VA
• Minimum experience: 7 years
• Education: Bachelor's degree or Graduate Degree required
• Job code: 35729
• Job schedule: 9/80