Ground Software Engineer 1

United Launch AllianceCentennial, CO
$77,111 - $128,518Onsite

About The Position

At ULA, as a Ground Software Engineer 1 you will develop software that is utilized for day of launch operations, launch and testing that is used throughout the entire ULA enterprise. As a Ground Software Engineer you will: Act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real-time requirements for ground software telemetry decom. Responsible for developing new software products, implementing modern software design principles, resolving complex technical problems and providing solutions which are innovative and ingenious. Will be responsible for refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code solutions and performing integration, test and verification of software. Will work with a highly collaborative team in an agile environment embracing a “fail fast” mentality (fail fast, fail often, react quickly and learn from every failure). Engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA and/or Automation team members on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting-edge software solutions.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a related technical field from an accredited college or university
  • Experience with C, C++, Python, Rust Languages
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience with Object Oriented Design practices
  • Communication skills (verbal and written) including requirements documentation and presentations
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Git or Gitlab
  • Experience with Jira

Responsibilities

  • Act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real-time requirements for ground software telemetry decom.
  • Responsible for developing new software products, implementing modern software design principles, resolving complex technical problems and providing solutions which are innovative and ingenious.
  • Will be responsible for refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code solutions and performing integration, test and verification of software.
  • Will work with a highly collaborative team in an agile environment embracing a “fail fast” mentality (fail fast, fail often, react quickly and learn from every failure).
  • Engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA and/or Automation team members on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting-edge software solutions.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments
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