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3x Software Engineers - Space Sector (Junior, Senior & Principal) Fixed Term Contract We’re actively seeking 3x Software Engineers at Junior, Senior, and Principal level to join our client's team on a high-impact project - Contract basis. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and building scalable software for the Space Sector, we want to hear from you.
Location: El Segundo, CA
Start Date: September, 2026
Duration: 1-year contract (full-time)
Rate: ~$120/hour (depending on experience)
About the Role:
You’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team across development, QA, and infrastructure to design, build, test, and optimize advanced software solutions. These roles span multiple experience levels, offering opportunities from hands-on development to technical leadership and system design.
Key Responsibilities: Depending on experience level, responsibilities include:
- Designing, developing, analyzing, and testing software applications
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions
- Participating in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Creating and maintaining automated test frameworks and documentation
- Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects
- Performing performance testing (load, stress, scalability)
- Developing optimized solutions using complex algorithms
- Ensuring system maintainability and alignment with standards
- Driving continuous improvement in tools and processes
- Mentoring team members and leading best practices (Senior/Principal)
- Designing user interfaces and data visualizations (Principal)
Requirements:
- Core Requirements (All Levels)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
- Passion for learning and working with emerging technologies
- Experience by LevelJunior Software Engineer (1–4 years)
- Experience with software development and/or QA processes
- Knowledge of testing tools (Selenium, Cypress)
- Familiarity with Python, Java, or GoUnderstanding of performance, security, and usability testing
- Senior Software Engineer (5+ years)
- Strong experience in architecture, design, and development
- Experience with Angular or React
- Knowledge of microservices architecture
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL/MySQL and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab)
- Principal Software Engineer (7+ years)
- Extensive experience in full-stack development and system architecture
- Expertise with cloud and container technologies (Docker, AWS/Azure, Kubernetes)
- Strong background in microservices and scalable systems
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and technical direction
- Bonus (Principal):Agile tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Experience with satellite communications or DoD systems
- If you are interested, please apply today!
- We’re moving quickly and looking to interview candidates ASAPangela.olmo@newspacetechnical.com