Mid-Level Software Engineer
About The Position
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to deliver software development expertise to the FORGE satellite control program with our C4ISR Division. This role serves as a primary technical resource to the customer in the area of software development expertise. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership in a team, building hands-on experience with the customer’s in-development software – with the objective of providing clarification of technical details to both technical and non-technical people. The selected candidate must have the ability to understand the customer’s vision and lead the team to evaluate the software system’s capacity to meet the customer’s requirements. 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.
Requirements
- 10-15 years of relevant software engineering experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, engineering, or related field, or additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Proven leadership on software development teams
- Proficiency in C++, Python, Java, web development, and/or scripting
- Familiarity with software system design, development, deployment, and testing
- Experience with revision control, peer reviews, and documentation standards
- Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Professional presence in multi-stakeholder environments, advocating for company positions while fostering trust
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in teams
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automated deployments and infrastructure as code
- Familiarity with containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with data streaming (e.g., gRPC, Kafka)
- Comfortable in Linux environments
- Agile development experience
- Familiarity with DoW mission networks and cybersecurity
- Active Security Clearance
Benefits
- SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
- SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery.
- Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense.
- At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability.
- We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue.
- We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support.
- We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable.
- Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
