Mid Software Developer Aerospace Engineer

Title: Mid Software Developer Aerospace Engineer

As a Mid Software Developer Aerospace Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing secure, end-to-end cluster and application life cycles in cloud environments. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes or Docker. A key aspect of your role will involve building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring a smooth, secure software update process.

Additionally, you will apply Git Ops principles for software delivery automation, ensuring that systems are both efficient and secure. Your work will support the organization's goals of enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency.

• Innovative Projects
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  At K , you'll be working on cutting‑edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission‑critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of Dev Sec Ops  with state‑of‑the‑art CI/CD pipelines, cloud‑native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You'll be contributing to systems designed for real‑time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations.
• Collaborative Environment
  : K  fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross‑functional teams of product managers, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and Dev Sec Ops  principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward‑thinking, and united by a mission‑first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem‑solving at every level.
• Impactful Work
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  Your work here won't just be limited to software development—it will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting K  initiatives, you'll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real‑world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.

• Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands‑on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications.
• Oversee development and implementation of astrodynamics algorithm solutions and optimization methods across interdisciplinary teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications primarily using Java, following modern engineering practices and design patterns.
• Work with limited portions of existing C++ and Python codebases as needed to support legacy components or automation tasks.
• Collaborate in updating and modernizing a legacy system that includes Fortran and C++.
• Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation through systems like Git Lab.
• Implement Dev Sec Ops  best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle while maintaining automated and reliable deployment processes.
• Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
• Collaborate with teams using version control systems like Git Lab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle.
• Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions.
• Work with database technologies such as Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, MySQL, and others.
• Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, Dev Ops, and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

• Location: Customer Site, Colorado Springs, CO
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Required:

• Must work on Customer Site in Colorado Springs, CO
• Security Clearance:
  Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance or higher, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Experience with astrodynamics propagation methods, including…