Journeyman / Senior Software Lead and Integration Manager - (Peterson SFB)

Stellar Solutions Inc•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$120,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stellar Solutions seeks a Journeyman / Senior Software Lead and Integration Manager to lead a cross-functional U.S. Space Force team developing mission-focused software solutions for U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy end users. The role combines scientific and software expertise to evaluate physics-based concepts, design and test software, and deliver integrated end-to-end capabilities. It requires technical depth in radio frequency and space weather concepts, hands-on software development, and leadership to align scientific objectives with scalable software solutions. The successful candidate will lead physicists, systems engineers, and software developers in developing and integrating software for operational mission needs. They will translate complex scientific requirements into effective software solutions while contributing hands-on to code development and review across the technology stack. The position is full-time and onsite at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Deliverables may include reports, briefings, spreadsheets, or other documents as directed by the Government, using government-approved or mandated systems, software, and processes.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience leading or contributing to highly technical software development and integration efforts involving cross-functional science, software, hardware, or systems engineering teams.
Experience with scientific concepts related to radio frequency, the electromagnetic spectrum, or space weather.
Experience with full-stack software development.
Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences at varying levels.
Experience leading highly technical teams.
Ability to read and program in Python, JavaScript, or C/C++.
Ability to work with frameworks and interfaces such as React, Angular, REST, or GraphQL.
Ability to coordinate and drive outcomes across cross-functional science, software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics.
Secret clearance.
Ability to work onsite at Peterson Space Force Base.

Nice To Haves

Experience with radar systems, radar modeling, or signal processing.
Experience working with Kubernetes or software factories.
Experience with requirements analysis.
Ability to run and evaluate complex simulation frameworks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Master’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Doctorate degree in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
TS/SCI clearance preferred.
Ability to obtain a Security+ certification within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team of physicists, systems engineers, and software developers in developing and integrating mission-focused software.
Evaluate physics-based concepts and translate scientific needs into scalable software solutions.
Design, develop, integrate, and test end-to-end software capabilities supporting U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy end users.
Apply knowledge of radio frequency, electromagnetic spectrum, and space weather concepts to software development and integration.
Read, develop, and review code across the software stack using applicable programming languages and frameworks.
Coordinate activities and drive outcomes across science, software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering and science personnel.
Communicate complex scientific and technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Align software development activities with scientific objectives, system needs, and mission priorities.
Identify opportunities to improve software, processes, integration approaches, and team effectiveness.
Proactively identify technical challenges and help develop solutions before they affect program execution.