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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services, APIs, and system components

• Collaborate with frontend developers, systems engineers, DevSecOps 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

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearance

• Bachelors 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 DevSecOps tooling

• Prior experience supporting large-scale government or defense software programs