{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5ed71e800f10c2fc6917f41d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5ed71e800f10c2fc6917f41d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5ed71e800f10c2fc6917f41d","title":"Senior Software Engineer","description":"At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamicsinc.com.\nRelative Dynamics is a subcontractor supporting USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this role, you will be employed by Relative Dynamics and assigned to work on projects in support of USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.\nRelative Dynamics is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to support advanced software development efforts in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey at the EROS Center in Sioux Falls, SD. This is a full time, onsite position, requiring regular in person collaboration with team members, scientists, and mission partners. This role is not eligible for remote work.\nIn this senior role, you will help architect, develop, and modernize large scale remote sensing and data processing systems that enable decades of Landsat satellite data and high impact Earth science missions. As a senior developer, you will influence technical direction, provide mentorship to junior engineers, contribute to system architecture decisions, and help drive complex software initiatives from design to deployment.\nWhat You'll Get to Do:\nBuild mission-critical systems used across the scientific and geospatial community\nTake on a leadership role in modernizing high-visibility, high-volume Earth observation pipelines\nCollaborate with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and stakeholders across USGS and NASA\nLeverage and expand your expertise with modern cloud, software engineering, and geospatial technologies\nWork in a culture that values curiosity, technical excellence, and meaningful impact\nLead the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems and components\nDefine and maintain high-level architecture and technical strategies across projects\nCollaborate closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Scientists, and project leadership to ensure alignment of requirements, design, and delivery\nEnsure engineering practices meet enterprise standards, security requirements, and best practices\nDrive software planning, including requirements analysis, effort estimation, and risk assessments\nOversee and contribute to detailed design documentation, implementation, and integration activities\nLead and conduct advanced software testing strategies, including automated, integration, and performance testing\nDevelop, review, and approve test plans, procedures, and verification reports\nSubmit, analyze, and manage configuration and change requests under formal CM processes\nConduct and lead peer reviews of designs, code, and documentation\nMentor junior and mid-level developers, promoting strong engineering practices and technical growth\nContribute to continuous improvement of development workflows, automation, and DevSecOps practices\nWhat You'll Need:\nRequired Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.\n8 + years of professional software development experience\nProven experience designing and delivering complex, mission-critical systems\nExperience supporting distributed or cloud-native architectures is strongly preferred\n3 + years of continuous U.S. residency to meet Government Security credential requirements\nAbility to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access\nRequired Skills\nStrong leadership, communication, and technical decision-making skills\nDeep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and modern engineering practices\nExpertise with Python and/or C/C++, with strong software design and debugging skills\nExperience developing applications on Unix/Linux platforms\nAdvanced experience with relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and database design\nStrong understanding of version control and change management (Git)\nExperience integrating with large-scale data systems or processing pipelines\nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team\nDesired Skills\nExperience with remote sensing, digital image/signal processing, or geospatial concepts (e.g., map projections, raster data processing)\nFamiliarity with AWS cloud services (S3, EC2, EKS, ECR, Lambda)\nHands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code\nExperience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), or automated workflows\nExperience with Perl, Java, or additional programming languages\nExperience implementing AI-assisted code generation or documentation tools\nBackground working with satellite ground systems or scientific data processing\nWho You Are:\nA self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment\nA quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge\nA reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts\nAccept assignments with open cooperative positive and team-oriented attitudes\nAble to plan and execute plans across teams\nEffective communicator both written and verbal\nWhat You'll Enjoy:\nCompetitive wage and benefits package\nMedical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance\nVacation and paid holidays\nTuition reimbursement\n401k with company match\nEmployee referral program\nCommunity involvement investing and giving back to the community\nRelative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. 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Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamicsinc.com.\nRelative Dynamics is a subcontractor supporting USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. In this role, you will be employed by Relative Dynamics and assigned to work on projects in support of USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.\nRelative Dynamics is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to support advanced software development efforts in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey at the EROS Center in Sioux Falls, SD. This is a full time, onsite position, requiring regular in person collaboration with team members, scientists, and mission partners. This role is not eligible for remote work.\nIn this senior role, you will help architect, develop, and modernize large scale remote sensing and data processing systems that enable decades of Landsat satellite data and high impact Earth science missions. As a senior developer, you will influence technical direction, provide mentorship to junior engineers, contribute to system architecture decisions, and help drive complex software initiatives from design to deployment.\nWhat You'll Get to Do:\nBuild mission-critical systems used across the scientific and geospatial community\nTake on a leadership role in modernizing high-visibility, high-volume Earth observation pipelines\nCollaborate with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and stakeholders across USGS and NASA\nLeverage and expand your expertise with modern cloud, software engineering, and geospatial technologies\nWork in a culture that values curiosity, technical excellence, and meaningful impact\nLead the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems and components\nDefine and maintain high-level architecture and technical strategies across projects\nCollaborate closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Scientists, and project leadership to ensure alignment of requirements, design, and delivery\nEnsure engineering practices meet enterprise standards, security requirements, and best practices\nDrive software planning, including requirements analysis, effort estimation, and risk assessments\nOversee and contribute to detailed design documentation, implementation, and integration activities\nLead and conduct advanced software testing strategies, including automated, integration, and performance testing\nDevelop, review, and approve test plans, procedures, and verification reports\nSubmit, analyze, and manage configuration and change requests under formal CM processes\nConduct and lead peer reviews of designs, code, and documentation\nMentor junior and mid-level developers, promoting strong engineering practices and technical growth\nContribute to continuous improvement of development workflows, automation, and DevSecOps practices\nWhat You'll Need:\nRequired Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. 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