Java Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Java Software Engineer with Security Clearance
This is a long term contract or contract to hire role. In the Senior Java Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java code in a Linux, Agile, Dev Ops environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems.

We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position. What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.

• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high performance software solutions.

• Design, implement, and test Java and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.

• Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.

• Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.

• Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.

• Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.

• Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.

• Learn the workings of satellite ground systems.

• Work with new tools that will keep you state-of-the-art. Qualifications You Must Have

• An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

• Five (5) years of RECENT experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment.

• Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).

• Experience with Python.

• Experience developing software in an Agile/Dev Ops environment. Qualifications We Prefer
• Experience leading a technical team is highly desired
• Experience working in a Dev Ops environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, Bit Bucket and Confluence.
• Experience working with Sonar Qube
• Experience working with SQL
• Security+ certification
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.
• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).