Senior Software Engineer

This Senior Software Engineer position supports the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) development team on prototype efforts, with work performed on-site in Colorado Springs, CO or Beavercreek Township, Ohio. The role focuses on designing, developing, maintaining, and sustaining software for high-velocity data stream processing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of software for high-velocity data stream processing systems
• Analyze customer and mission requirements and translate them into software designs
• Architect and implement scalable, reliable, high-performance software solutions
• Drive development activities from requirements analysis through deployment and sustainment
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on software engineering best practices
• Develop software prototypes and evaluate technical approaches for complex problems
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across development, integration, and operational environments
• Create and maintain software baseline documentation, design artifacts, and engineering plans
• Coordinate work across cross-functional engineering teams
• Support project planning, including task estimation, risk identification, and technical planning

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience across the full software development lifecycle
• 4+ years of experience with Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems or high-throughput data processing applications
• Experience with software architecture, performance optimization, and system integration
• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and leading technical efforts
• Experience with automated testing, code reviews, and software quality practices
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Technologies

• Java
• Python

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-6016 and MIL-STD-3011
• Experience serving as a technical lead or component lead
• Experience with TDD and CI/CD pipelines
• Agile development experience
• Security+ certification
• Strong analytical, leadership, and mentoring abilities

Compensation and Incentives

Salary range: USD 110,400 - 173,800 per year.

Basic compensation (area-based):

• $115,900 - $173,800 (Colorado Springs, CO Area Only)
• $110,400 - $165,500 (Beavercreek, OH Area Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

• Bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation may be offered per internal policy or contractual designation
• Sign on bonus may be offered
• Relocation benefits may be offered
• Short-term incentives may be offered
• Long-term incentives may be offered
• Discretionary payments for exceptional performance may be offered

Work Location and Environment

• Colorado Springs, CO: 100% Onsite
• Beavercreek, OH: 100% Onsite
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard