Software Engineer - Python

Omitron, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$135,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Omitron is seeking an experienced full-time Software Engineer with strong Python development experience to join the SOLACE program in Colorado Springs, CO. The successful candidate will contribute to the modernization of mission-critical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) command-and-control software supporting operational spaceflight safety and decision-making. This work directly supports high-accuracy orbital analysis and spaceflight safety, with applications extending into broader space operations and mission planning environments. The systems developed under SOLACE process orbital data and support mission-critical workflows used across government and partner organizations, with downstream applications in broader space operations environments. This role focuses on backend development, API design, and improving software quality across a growing codebase. The ideal candidate will be comfortable reviewing and refining software designs, implementing maintainable backend services, and working closely with algorithm developers to integrate computational capabilities into operational systems. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in modernizing legacy mission software while driving improvements in code quality, architecture, and engineering practices. This is a full-time position supporting a flexible work environment. Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates. Otherwise, the role operates in a hybrid model with periodic in-office presence in Colorado Springs (~1-2 days per week) to support collaboration and program needs.

Requirements

US Citizenship required
Security Clearance Required: No clearance required to start. Must be eligible to obtain a US Government security clearance if needed for program support
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience: 4+ years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in Python for backend or application development
Experience developing APIs or backend services
Experience writing maintainable, testable software and participating in code reviews
Familiarity with Git-based development workflows
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Experience evaluating software designs and providing constructive technical feedback

Nice To Haves

Experience designing RESTful APIs or service-oriented architectures
Experience integrating computational or analytical algorithms into software systems
Experience modernizing or refactoring legacy software systems
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker
Experience supporting aerospace, space operations, or defense software programs
Experience working in Agile development environments
Experience working with or improving poorly structured or legacy codebases

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Python-based backend services and APIs supporting SDA applications
Review software implementations and provide technical feedback to ensure adherence to architectural vision, coding standards, and maintainability goals
Collaborate with algorithm engineers to design clean interfaces between computational libraries and application services
Modernize legacy software workflows into modular, maintainable components
Participate in and influence technical design discussions and help refine implementation approaches for new software capabilities
Implement and improve automated testing, debugging, and performance validation efforts.
Work across software, systems, and program teams to translate technical requirements into reliable implementations
Document software designs, interfaces, and technical approaches to support long-term maintainability and team collaboration