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You'll work with engineers, architects, and technical leaders in an Agile environment, developing object-oriented Java applications while gaining exposure toAWS, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and satellite ground system technologies.What You'll Do Design, develop, test, and maintain software for advancedsatellite ground systems. Develop object-oriented andmultithreaded Java applications. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and technical leaders in anAgile development environment. Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle using established defense software engineering practices. Work with modern software technologies and architectures, includingAWS web services, multi-tiered architectures, microservices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD. Support the development of reliable, scalable software for complex mission-critical systems.Required Qualifications Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance is required prior to start.An active and transferableTop Secret clearance that can cross over to TS/SCIis also acceptable. U.S. Citizenship is requireddue 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 counttoward the required years of professional experience. Professional experience designing and developingobject-oriented software using Java. Hands-on experience withJava multithreading. Ability to workonsite in Aurora, Colorado.Preferred Qualifications Active CI Polygraph preferred. Experience developingsatellite planning and scheduling softwareor comparable systems that coordinate resources, activities, dependencies, workflows, or operational sequences. Experience with the software development lifecycle usingSAFe Agile methodology. Software development experience usingC++ and Python. Experience developingmicroservices in AWS environments using Docker and Kubernetes. Experience withtest automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes. Experience with development and collaboration tools includingConfluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, JUnit, Kafka, and Spring Boot.Why Join This Opportunity Develop software supporting advancedsatellite and space systems. Work on technology supporting critical national security missions. Gain hands-on exposure toAWS, 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 Insurance ~401(k) with Company Match ~ Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays ~ Life Insurance ~ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability ~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ~ Professional Development Opportunities ~ Employee Referral Program ~ Flexible 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. 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