Software Engineer

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.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services, APIs, and system components.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, systems engineers, Dev Sec Ops  teams, and testers to ensure high-quality integration and delivery.
• Develop software components that interface with satellite ground systems, network management tools, and secure communication protocols.
• Optimize system performance and reliability through structured coding, profiling, and debugging.
• Apply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to peer code reviews and system design decisions.

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field with 3–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong development experience with Java, C++, and Python in Linux environments.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs, secure data exchange formats, and service-oriented architectures.
• Familiarity with build tools and version control systems.
• Proficiency with backend testing frameworks and methodologies.
  
  Experience working in an Agile development framework.
• Strong debugging skills using standard analysis and profiling tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Active government security clearance.
• Experience with satellite control or SATCOM command and control systems.
• Knowledge of secure communications, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Sec Ops  tooling.
• Prior experience supporting large-scale government or defense software programs.