Experienced Software Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a senior-level Software Engineer to deliver software development expertise to Government programs within their C4ISR Division. This role involves serving as a key technical resource to the Government customer, providing hands-on guidance to a team working with the customer’s in-development software. The engineer will clarify technical details for both technical and non-technical audiences, identify gaps, and drive practical improvements. The successful candidate must understand the customer’s vision and support the team in evaluating the system’s ability to meet customer requirements, program objectives, and mission needs. The C4ISR Systems Division specializes in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR, delivering mission-critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant software engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibility
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, engineering, or a related field, or an additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience guiding technical execution across a software team (e.g., senior engineer, technical lead, or similar role)
Strong software engineering skills in C++, Python, Java, web development, and/or scripting (deep expertise in at least one; working proficiency in others)
Strong understanding of software system design, development, integration, deployment, testing, and sustainment
Proven experience with software development processes including revision control, peer reviews, documentation standards, and quality gates
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences clearly and respectfully enabling understanding
Strong professional presence in complex environments with many stakeholders with the ability to navigate competing priorities and build alignment
Demonstrated problem-solving and judgment under ambiguity with the ability to operate independently while elevating team performance
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and all required program/customer access approvals
Must be willing and able to travel, up to 25%, as required by the program

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated deployments and infrastructure as code
Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Experience with data streaming / messaging technologies (e.g., gRPC, Kafka, ZeroMQ)
Comfortable working in a Linux environment
Experience with Agile development frameworks
Familiarity with DoW mission operations networks
Familiarity with DoW cybersecurity standards and procedures
Active Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Deliver software development expertise to Government programs with the C4ISR Division
Serve as a key technical resource to the Government customer
Provide hands-on guidance for a team working with the customer’s in-development software
Provide clarification of technical details to both technical and non-technical people
Identify gaps and drive practical improvements in software
Understand the customer’s vision
Support the team in evaluating the system’s ability to meet customer requirements, program objectives, and mission needs