Mid - level Software Engineer

Software Engineer Position At The Space Dynamics Laboratory

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to deliver software development expertise to the FORGE satellite control program. The selected candidate 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: help the customer understand what they are being sold and how to improve it, help third-party Software Developers efficiently integrate with the government's new software, and 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.

The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division's commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in computer science, MIS, engineering, or related field
• Must have 5-15 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Experience working on and leading 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 US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
• Must be able and willing 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
• Comfortability using the Atlassian suite (Confluence, Jira, etc.)
• Comfortability using version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket
• Comfortability working in a Linux environment
• Loves to teach and educate others
• Comfortability in both private and public clouds
• Comfortability working with multiple teams in collaborative, facilitative, and service roles
• Willingness 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
• Knowledge in DoD cybersecurity standards and procedures
• Active US Government Security Clearance

Salary Range:

Level II: $93,500 - $117,000

5-9 years of applicable experience and a BS

3-7 years of applicable experience and an MS

0-3 years of applicable experience and a PHD

Level III: $116,00 - $138,000

10-15 years of applicable experience and a...