Software Engineer
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
This role supports the development and sustainment of a mission-critical command and control system for current and future satellite operations. The position focuses on backend software development and system integration using Java C and Python contributing to secure scalable and resilient defense systems. The work involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams within an Agile development environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Design develop test and deploy backend services APIs and system components
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Collaborate with frontend developers systems engineers DevSecOps teams and testers to ensure high-quality integration and delivery
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Develop software components that interface with satellite ground systems network management tools and secure communication protocols
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Optimize system performance and reliability through structured coding profiling and debugging
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Apply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity requirements
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Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning daily scrums and retrospectives
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Contribute to peer code reviews and system design decisions
Required Qualifications
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U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearance
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Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field with 34 years of relevant experience
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Strong development experience with Java C and Python in Linux environments
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Experience developing RESTful APIs secure data exchange formats and service-oriented architectures
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Familiarity with build tools and version control systems
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Proficiency with backend testing frameworks and methodologies
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Experience working in an Agile development framework
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Strong debugging skills using standard analysis and profiling tools
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Effective communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Active government security clearance
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Experience with satellite control or SATCOM command and control systems
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Knowledge of secure communications encryption and authentication mechanisms
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Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling
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Prior experience supporting large-scale government or defense software programs
Key Skills
- Spring
- .NET
- C/C++
- Go
- React
- OOP
- C#
- Data Structures
- JavaScript
- Software Development
- Java
- Distributed Systems
