Ground Software Engineer

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC•Palmdale, CA

11h•$110,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ground Software Engineer designs, develops, integrates, and tests software for ground-based mission systems supporting DoD programs. This role focuses on C++ (primary), with additional work in C#, Python, and scripting for tools and automation. Engineers typically perform both development and integration/test activities, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust, secure, and user-focused ground applications and services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Approximately 1–8+ years of software engineering experience.
Secret Clearance Required
Proficiency in C++ for application or service development.
Experience with at least one additional language: C# and/or Python (scripting for tools, automation, or data processing).
Experience with Git-based version control and GitLab or similar platforms.
Familiarity with agile development practices and issue tracking using tools such as Jira.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, especially in integration/test environments.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities in cross-functional, technical environments.
Ability to work full-time in either an on-site secure facility or approved remote environment, as defined by the role.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Integration and test experience is particularly valuable and strongly preferred.
Experience with integration and system-level testing, including automated test frameworks.
Experience with Confluence or similar tools for documentation and collaboration.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) and DevOps-oriented workflows.
Knowledge of distributed systems, messaging, and networking used in ground mission systems.
Knowledge of database technologies (SQL or NoSQL) and data-driven applications.
Knowledge of DoD or aerospace/defense software programs and associated standards.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, cloud, or language/tool-specific certifications) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain ground software applications and services primarily in C++, with additional work in C# and Python/scripting as needed.
Implement features for mission operations, visualization, data processing, and system control in alignment with program requirements.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code backed by coding standards and peer reviews.
Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests; participate directly in integration and test events (highly valued).
Use GitLab, Jira, and related tools to manage source code, track defects, and validate changes.
Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across software components, services, and external interfaces.
Assist in optimizing application performance, scalability, and reliability in operational environments.
Diagnose and resolve software issues reported from test labs or operational environments.
Analyze logs, traces, and metrics to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Document issues and resolutions, and contribute to continuous improvement of test and support processes.
Collaborate with systems, test, cybersecurity, and operations teams to refine requirements and design solutions.
Participate in agile development processes (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and provide accurate task estimates and updates.
Contribute to user-focused design and usability improvements where applicable.
Create and maintain technical documentation including design artifacts, API/interface descriptions, and test procedures.
Ensure compliance with software development standards, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and internal quality processes.
Support audits, reviews, and technical interchange meetings as needed.