Software Developer

Software DeveloperAre you a Software Developer with a passion for astrodynamics looking to apply your skills to cutting-edge space mission software?NS2 Mission is seeking an excellent Software Developer candidate to join our engineering team in Chantilly, VA working on the next generation of a key software system in the Intelligence Community for defense of vital national assets. Our team has deep experience in this exciting mission of space domain awareness and is looking to add a great fit to our team to deliver world-class SDA I&W systems. We are looking for a Software Developer with strong Java expertise and a background in astrodynamics.Candidates may participate in all aspects of lifecycle application development including technical exchange meetings, whitepapers, design, code, test, debug, configuration management, and production support for Java applications. As part of this team, you will work with emerging microservice and distributed computing technologies for satellite situational awareness (SSA) data processing and distribution.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain software components in Java and Spring.Apply astrodynamics knowledge to develop algorithms and software supporting SDA mission requirements.Build, test, and deploy microservices in a containerized environment using Docker and Kubernetes.Work with distributed systems and data platforms, including MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch.Integrate with and leverage messaging frameworks such as ActiveMQ and Kafka.Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, resilient software systems.Collaborate closely with systems engineers, data scientists, and mission experts to deliver high-quality solutions.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.Strong software development experience with Java including Spring framework.Experience or academic background in astrodynamics (e.g., orbital mechanics, space object tracking, propagation, or related).Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).Experience with modern databases (MongoDB, Redis) and distributed data processing.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.Good communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic team environment developing solutions from both written and spoken requirements.Desired Qualifications:Security+ certificationKnowledge of Agile development processExperience with JiraExperience with continuous integration technologies such as Jenkins, GitLab, BambooExperience with Java development tools such as IntelliJ, VS Code, Eclipse IDE, GradleFamiliarity with Git and BitbucketWhy Join Us?Work on a mission of national importance in space domain awareness.Join a highly skilled, collaborative team with deep experience in SDA missions.Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.Position Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with willingness to take CI PolyWe win with inclusionNS2 Mission's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.