Software Engineer

Job ID: 21170A The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to deliver software development expertise to the FORGE satellite control program. They will be a primary technical resource to the US Spaceforce customer in the area of software development expertise. They will provide technical leadership in a team building hands-on experience with the customer’s in-development software – with three primary objectives: 1) help the customer understand what they are being sold and how to improve it, 2) help 3rd party software developers efficiently integrate with the government’s new software, and 3) help enterprise users of the software accelerate their adoption. They must have the ability to understand the customer’s vision, lead the team to evaluate the software system’s capacity to meet the customer’s requirements, and teach users of all types how to use the software. Required Qualifications: BS degree or equivalent experience in computer science, MIS, engineering, or related field 5+ years (appropriate to level sought) of relevant software engineering experience Experience working on and leading (appropriate to level sought) a software development team Software engineering skills in C++, Python, Java, web development, and/or scripting Familiarity with software system design, development, deployment, and testing Experience with software development processes (revision control, peer reviews, documentation standards) Ability to serve as a technical adviser to program managers, customers, and stakeholders on software applications and solutions – including provision of enterprise-grade support using OTJ-developed expertise in the government technology stack Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills to respond resourcefully to new demands or challenges Must be able to work effectively both independently and with a team Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance Must be able to travel Preferred Qualifications/Attributes: Experience with automated software system deployment and use of infrastructure as code Experience with container technologies (EG, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Experience with data streaming technologies such as gRPC, Kafka, or ZeroMQ Experience with Java development and test Comfortable using the Atlassian suite (Confluence, Jira, etc.) Comfortable using version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket Comfortable working in a Linux environment Loves to teach and educate others Comfortable in both private and public clouds Comfortable working with multiple teams in collaborative, facilitative, and service roles Willing to develop new skills and learn new tools Qualifications of interest: Experience with SysML/MBSE Experience with Databases and SQL Experience with the Agile development framework Experience with DoD mission operations networks DoD cybersecurity standards and procedures Active Security Clearance SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success. For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu. EOE including Disability and Vet CB9conlDu4