Sr Software Engineer, Ground Software Verified today
About the Role
You will design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies. This role requires deep expertise in multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles. You will architect and implement complex software systems, write clean maintainable code adhering to best practices, and manage code changes using version control systems such as Git.
Your responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems
- Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements
- Write clean, maintainable code adhering to best practices and coding standards
- Collaborate with team members to understand project needs
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner
- Document software configurations, processes, and procedures
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to team members
- Make high-level design decisions that impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies
About You
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree; master's degree plus 6+ years experience also acceptable)
- 8+ years of related software development experience
- Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles
- Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems
- Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban
- Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers
- Ability to make high-level design decisions that impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced expertise in Python and React with ability to architect complex applications
- Proven experience designing and implementing solutions with Python FastAPI
- Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for enterprise-level deployments and orchestration
- Demonstrated mastery of code coverage testing methodologies and comprehensive unit testing strategies
- Proven leadership in Agile or Scrum/Kanban environments with enterprise tools (JIRA, Confluence)
- Advanced proficiency with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and expertise with automation tools (Ansible)
- Expert-level analytical skills for system optimization, performance profiling, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems
- Superior communication and team leadership abilities with track record using collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
- Extensive experience with AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native architecture design
- Advanced knowledge of containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes) at scale
- Deep understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices in enterprise environments
- Proven ability to create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for complex systems
- Expert problem-solving skills with experience designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
- Extensive experience implementing and optimizing continuous integration workflows and automated testing strategies
- Advanced knowledge and practical implementation of Software Design Patterns in enterprise applications
- Expert-level knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) including optimization and scaling strategies
Compensation
Pay Range: $156,666.00 - $215,436.75
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and additional benefits.
Security Clearance Requirement
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.