Software Developer, Satellite Program TSSCI with CI Poly

Blue Sky Innovators (BSI) is seeking a Software Developer to support ground software development for a satellite program. This role will work alongside engineers program managers and government stakeholders to design develop test and maintain mission-critical ground software supporting space systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop test and maintain ground software components in Python supporting satellite mission operations
• Collaborate with systems engineers program managers and government customers to translate mission requirements into software solutions
• Support the full software development lifecycle including design implementation integration test and deployment
• Participate in code reviews unit testing and verification/validation activities to ensure flight software reliability and mission assurance
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and anomalies identified during development integration and on-orbit operations
• Support technical documentation including design documents test plans and software interface specifications
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support satellite program milestones reviews and delivery schedules
• Adhere to applicable software development standards and mission assurance practices for space systems

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting flight software development
• Proficiency in Python and related systems
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Alexandria VA
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering and program teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with satellite ground systems spacecraft bus software or mission operations software
• Familiarity with software development in a classified/SCIF environment
• Experience with version control CI/CD pipelines or Agile development practices
• Prior DoD or IC space program experience

Salary range for the position is $150000 - $200000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience education skills and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

Blue Sky Innovators provides professional services to operational intelligence and technology development programs within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC).

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