Software Engineer
Software Engineer II – Satellite Ground Systems📍 Location: Aurora, CO – Onsite💰 Salary: $150,000–$185,000🔒 Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Required | CI Polygraph Preferred🇺🇸 Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship RequiredAbout the OpportunityTalent Stack is representing a confidential defense and aerospace client seeking a Software Engineer II to develop software for advanced satellite ground systems supporting mission-critical national security operations.You’ll work with engineers, architects, and technical leaders in an Agile environment, developing object-oriented Java applications while gaining exposure to AWS, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and satellite ground system technologies.What You’ll DoDesign, develop, test, and maintain software for advanced satellite ground systems.Develop object-oriented and multithreaded Java applications.Collaborate with engineers, architects, and technical leaders in an Agile development environment.Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle using established defense software engineering practices.Work with modern software technologies and architectures, including AWS web services, multi-tiered architectures, microservices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD.Support the development of reliable, scalable software for complex mission-critical systems.Required QualificationsActive and transferable Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance is required prior to start. An active and transferable Top Secret clearance that can cross over to TS/SCI is also acceptable.U.S. Citizenship is required due to security clearance requirements.Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is required.Minimum 2+ years of relevant professional software engineering experience. Internships, co-ops, research assistantships, academic projects, and graduate research do not count toward the required years of professional experience.Professional experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java.Hands-on experience with Java multithreading.Ability to work onsite in Aurora, Colorado.Preferred QualificationsActive CI Polygraph preferred.Experience developing satellite planning and scheduling software or comparable systems that coordinate resources, activities, dependencies, workflows, or operational sequences.Experience with the software development lifecycle using SAFe Agile methodology.Software development experience using C++ and Python.Experience developing microservices in AWS environments using Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with test automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes.Experience with development and collaboration tools including Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, JUnit, Kafka, and Spring Boot.Why Join This OpportunityDevelop software supporting advanced satellite and space systems.Work on technology supporting critical national security missions.Gain hands-on exposure to AWS, microservices, containerization, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.Work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and technical leaders.Build experience with modern software lifecycle practices used on major defense programs.Expand your knowledge of satellite ground system technologies.Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysLife InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional Development OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA), where applicableNo third-party recruiting agencies or staffing firms, please. Direct applications only. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies or third-party recruiters will not be accepted and will not create any obligation or fee. Candidates must apply directly through Talent Stack for consideration.References: X27