Senior Software Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) / Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE) in cradle-to-grave mission support.

Responsibilities include :

Support assembly and integration tasks , including :

Space technology assembly and integration support.

Spacecraft bus, payload, and experiment assembly and integration within government facilities.

Assistance with hardware / software procurement and other direct costs during assembly and integration.

Maintenance and upgrade support for government integration capabilities, including existing and future equipment.

Directly support flight operations , including :

Spacecraft on-orbit operations and experimentation with on-call support.

Development of anomaly prediction and detection algorithms and software.

Development of vehicle fault detection and reporting systems.

Configuration management support for procedures, scripts, vehicle tables, parameters, detection trees, and ground software items throughout mission lifecycle.

Support government technology transfer efforts , including :

Technical support for mission partners after technology transition.

Preparation of documentation for systems engineering activities related to flight asset transitions.

Support development of flight experiment and space technology requirements, mission scope, design alternatives, concepts of operation, constraints, and analyses.

Qualifications Required :

5+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in the defense industry.

Strong programming experience in C / C++, Python, and Java.

Experience with embedded systems, RTOS, and flight software integration.

Familiarity with hardware / software integration involving flight instrumentation, sensors, and avionics.

Solid understanding of systems engineering principles for mission-critical systems.

Proficiency in software testing methodologies : unit, integration, and system-level testing.

Experience troubleshooting real-time system issues during flight tests or operations.

Knowledge of military and aerospace software development standards (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-STD-498).

Experience with DevOps tools, version control, CI / CD pipelines, and automated testing.

Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications Desired :

Bachelors degree in a STEM field, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.