Principal Software Engineer, Space Operations & Data Integration

Principal Software Engineer Space Operations & Data Integration

Job ID: PRIN-SWENG-SPACE-1534139

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Schriever Space Force Base CO. This is not a remote position.

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this role is $150000 - $175000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills certifications and geographic location.

Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.

Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Leave and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits please visit Innovation Powers Impact

Ready to turn your expertise into impact Welcome to Bluestaq.

About Bluestaq

At Bluestaq were not just another tech company-were a mission-driven team of innovators problem-solvers and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration defense systems global alliances government initiatives healthcare advancements or commercial breakthroughs our work spans industries that shape the future. Founded in 2018 Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name A nod to our roots-blue (military shorthand for the good guys) and staq (as in software stack).

Recognized Excellence

We dont just talk about excellence-we deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazines Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorados Best Workplaces. Whether were supporting national security enabling healthcare advancements or driving commercial innovation were committed to building data management solutions that matter.

Why Colorado Springs

• Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).
• Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).
• Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as Americas Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.
• Active Lifestyle Hub - Top 5 for hiking and fitness blending outdoor recreation and wellness (2022).
• Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry scaly and feathery friends.
• Womens Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025) highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.

Join the Mission

Ready to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries At Bluestaq we engineer secure scalable data ecosystems for space defense healthcare and beyond. Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges protect the worlds most valuable data and build whats next. Lets make extraordinary possible - together.

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer with space operations experience to support data integration and operational analytics for Satellite Communications and Space Operations. This role will focus on working closely with customers to understand mission and data needs ensuring effective data ingestion into the Unified Data Library (UDL) to enhance operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a software development data engineering and mission-focused analytics background and is passionate about enabling data-driven space operations.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to identify data gaps operational requirements and opportunities to optimize Unified Data Library (UDL) capabilities.
• Develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines for structured and unstructured data from various space operations sources.
• Utilize REST APIs Python and JavaScript to integrate mission-critical data streams into the UDL.
• Automate data aggregation transformation and visualization processes to enhance space situational awareness.
• Implement cloud-based and on-premise solutions to support real-time and historical data analysis for SDA SATCOM and electromagnetic interference operations.
• Work alongside operators analysts and engineers to optimize data flows and decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards supporting secure scalable software deployments.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance (CI Polygraph preferred).
• Experience in space operations (Space Delta 8 or similar mission environments).
• Strong background in data ingestion transformation and storage solutions.
• Proficiency in Python JavaScript TypeScript and REST API development.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure AWS or on-prem) for data processing and integration.
• Understanding of space mission data sources and challenges in integrating diverse datasets.
• Ability to interface with customers gather technical requirements and implement UDL data ingestion solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ETL processes data pipelines and real-time data streaming.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (MongoDB PostgreSQL etc.).
• Knowledge of sensor data telemetry processing and SDA analytics.
• Background in DevSecOps Kubernetes and containerized deployments.

Why Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work: Support systems that power industries and critical operations including healthcare and defense.
• Continuous Growth: Expand your technical expertise with hands-on projects and mentorship.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on problem-solving learning and collaboration.
• Ready to make an impact Apply today and help shape the future of data management in healthcare defense and beyond!
• Your Impact Starts Here. Are you ready to build secure scalable and high-performing data systems Join Bluestaq and help drive innovation in data engineering. Apply today and be part of a mission that matters.

Required Education: 6 years of software development or related experience with a focus on the space domain with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted until Monday August 25 2025 or until the position is filled whichever comes first.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance US Citizenship is required and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check. Eligibility for a TS/SCI Clearance will be assessed as part of the onboarding process or based on programmatic needs.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over color disability gender identity genetic information military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at

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