Software Developer (Engineer Software 3) - 28228
About The Position
Join a cutting-edge Space Development team delivering advanced technology that ensures our Nation maintains space superiority across multi domain operations. We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support the development of space combat power tools and multi-domain simulation software. Your work will directly impact force structure planning, Digital Test and Training – Synthetic Environment initiatives, Combatant Command analysis, and Space Force testing and training. In this role, you will contribute both as an engineer and a technical leader—guiding junior developers, collaborating with government stakeholders, and shaping solutions for next-generation space systems. Final interview contingent on a technical coding assessment.
Requirements
- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Proficiency in C++, including compiling, linking, and debugging
- Ability to successfully complete a C++ technical coding challenge
- Experience with constructive, agent-based, or event-driven modeling and simulation
- Basic understanding of space concepts (coordinate systems, time, orbital propagation, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Python, including embedded applications
- Knowledge of space domain awareness
- Understanding of space combat power and related mission areas
- Background in math or physics
- Experience with parallel software development
- Prior work within U.S. or Allied space enterprise environments
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug complex space simulation software
- Lead project efforts and support architectural visioning and technical planning
- Support modeling and simulation research across multiple disciplines
- Collaborate using tools such as Confluence, Discourse, GitLab, and Jira
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to high engineering standards
- Partner with government leadership to maintain priorities and direction
- Meet with customers to gather requirements and incorporate feedback
- Provide regular progress updates and presentations to customers and leadership
Benefits
- We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
