Software Systems Engineer II
Louisville, COAll locationsLouisville, COCentennial, CO On-site
$105,534–$145,109 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Software Engineer II role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies. This mid-level position requires a strong understanding of programming languages and software development principles, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable code, collaborating with team members to understand project requirements, and contributing to the development of innovative software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the space industry, stay current with industry trends, and advance in a dynamic and collaborative environment. In this role, you will design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies, writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards. You will collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions. Utilizing version control systems such as Git, you will manage code changes and work effectively with team members. You will participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards, troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner, and document software designs, configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference. Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies will be essential, and you will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality software solutions. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs 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), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified. In this role, you will design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies, writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards. You will collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions. You will participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards, troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner, and document software designs, configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
What you'll bring
- We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
- We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.
- Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
- Typically, 2+ years of related experience.
- Strong understanding of at least one programming language, and general knowledge of others.
- Strong understanding of software development principles.
- Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software applications.
- Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
- The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
- Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB.