Full Stack Software Developer

Role context: A versatile Full Stack Software Developer to architect, build, and support an Electronic Warfare Planning Tool for SPACECOM and related operational needs. This onsite position operates within a small, agile team at a classified site in Colorado Springs. Salary range is USD 100,000 to 170,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts and end users to translate requirements into functional, scalable software features.
• Develop both backend services and user interfaces for data ingestion, analysis, and visualization.
• Create analytical capabilities, including comparing satellite transponder data with EW system parameters to inform mission planning.
• Contribute to design decisions around user focus, simulation architecture, and long term scalability.
• Integrate diverse data sets, both structured and unstructured, including ingestion of classified documents.
• Assist with testing, debugging, and ongoing maintenance, including bug fixes and IT support tasks at a secure site as needed.
• Document functionality, workflows, and key technical decisions for team reference.
• Maintain security best practices to protect classified information throughout development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum five years of professional software development experience, ideally in fast-paced or mission-driven environments.
• Proficiency in Python with experience building data-centric applications.
• Experience with at least one modern backend or web framework such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable engaging with technical, analytical, and operational users.
• Ability to work independently across a broad range of development and support tasks.

Technologies

• Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI
• Relational databases and NoSQL databases
• DevOps practices, CI workflows, and cloud platforms

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance required; active TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility preferred.
• Willingness to obtain a CI polygraph if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with analytical or modeling tools, simulation platforms, or operational support software.
• Exposure to electronic warfare, RF systems, or satellite communications.
• Knowledge of classified and secure application development practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, cloud platforms, or modern user interface development.
• Experience providing on-site technical support or full-stack troubleshooting.
• U.S. citizen eligible for TS/SCI clearance, with active clearance preferred.