Build and maintain flight software for space systems, with active Top Secret SCI clearance required.

Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies
Write clean, maintainable code aligned with best practices and coding standards
Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements
Collaborate with team members to understand project needs
Use version control systems such as Git to manage changes and collaborate
Participate in code reviews to support code quality and development standards
Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner
Document software configurations, processes, and procedures
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies
Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support

Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience; or master's + 3 years experience in lieu of degree)
Typically 5+ years of related experience
Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles
Ability to design and architect complex software systems
Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to mentor and guide other engineers
Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance required

Experience with kernel-level programming
Proficiency in Python, C++, Java and their ecosystems
Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Experience with Agile or Scrum/Kanban methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins)
Strong analytical skills, performance profiling, and debugging complex systems
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, efficient with collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and development ceremonies (daily standup, backlog grooming, work planning, task estimation, retrospectives, etc.)
Knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native development
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices
Ability to write and maintain technical documentation
Strong problem-solving skills and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Experience with continuous integration and automated test
Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns
Familiarity with SysML/UML to create software designs
Experience utilizing and setting up static analysis tools

Pay Range: $129,776.00 - $178,441.25 per year
Base compensation determined case-by-case and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship status is required to support an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment
Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance
The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF) handles adjudicative aspects of security clearance eligibility for industry applicants
Adjudicative factors include allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use

Software Engineer III - Flight Software (Clearance Required)

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