Software Engineer

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation • Colorado Springs, CO

8d • $110,000 - $175,000

About The Position

INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today!
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support USSF in the development of a next‑generation satellite testbed environment. In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of both flight‑software‑representative applications and ground station software used to exercise, validate, and integrate space system behaviors. You will work within an advanced hardware‑in‑the‑loop flat‑satellite test configuration that simulates spacecraft functions.
As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will participate across the software lifecycle—including requirements interpretation, architecture, implementation, integration, automated testing, and system troubleshooting. You will develop high‑reliability C software as your primary responsibility, with additional tasks in C++ and Python to support scripting, test automation, and tooling. You will regularly report progress and technical status to the software lead and contribute to a fast‑paced Agile environment focused on mission readiness. Strong communication, problem‑solving skills, and a commitment to quality are essential for success in this role. The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $175,000 annually. Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience developing software in C/C++
• Experience with Python
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Experience applying software engineering and project tools (configuration control, CI/CD pipelines and workflows, etc.)
• Experience with software testing
• Knowledge of Scrum or other Agile methodologies
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NASA Core Flight System (cFS)
• Experience with C2/telemetry systems
• Experience with RTOS
• Experience with test harness development
• Knowledge of embedded communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP)
• Experience with Git
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with Ansys STK
• Experience developing within hardware‑in‑the‑loop or system‑integration test environments

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of flight-software-representative applications and ground station software.
• Develop high-reliability C software.
• Support scripting, test automation, and tooling with C++ and Python.
• Participate across the software lifecycle including requirements interpretation, architecture, implementation, integration, automated testing, and system troubleshooting.
• Report progress and technical status to the software lead.
• Contribute to a fast-paced Agile environment focused on mission readiness.

What This Job Offers

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