Software Engineer

Voyager Technologies • Folsom, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining mission-critical software and software-enabled systems supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), national security, defense, and space applications. The position reports to the Engineering Manager and is part of the Software Engineering Department. Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 4 years of relevant professional experience OR Master’s degree in a related technical field with 2 years of relevant professional experience OR 8 years of relevant software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4–10 years of professional experience developing software in a production, mission-critical, aerospace, defense, intelligence, or other highly regulated technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more modern programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, C#, Rust, or similar.
• Experience with software development fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, version control, debugging, testing, and software design patterns.
• Experience developing and integrating software for distributed, embedded, real-time, data-processing, command-and-control, sensor, or other complex technical systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile, and fast-paced engineering environment and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with software development tools and workflows such as Git, automated testing, CI/CD, issue tracking, code review, and build/deployment automation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, if required for the assigned position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing software for ISR, intelligence, national security, defense, space, satellite, ground, or other mission-critical applications.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance and/or experience working within classified environments, along with familiarity with secure software development and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain reliable software applications and services supporting ISR, defense, space, and national security missions.
• Translate mission, system, and software requirements into scalable, maintainable software architectures, designs, interfaces, and technical solutions.
• Develop software using modern programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, C#, Rust, or similar technologies, as appropriate to the program.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, system, and automated tests; troubleshoot defects and performance issues; and support software verification and validation activities.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, embedded, test, cybersecurity, data, and mission engineering teams to integrate software into complex mission systems and operational environments.
• Support software deployment, configuration management, continuous integration/continuous delivery, and DevSecOps practices across development, test, and production environments.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews, technical planning, code reviews, risk assessments, and other engineering activities while maintaining clear technical documentation.
• Apply secure software development, reliability, performance, and cybersecurity principles to mission-critical systems and rapidly evolving national security applications.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified candidates.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support employee well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level