Senior Software Engineer

2026 Jan 29th Virtual Fair - Auria Space

• $90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in software development with a focus on full-stack capabilities.
  • Experience in Unix/Linux environments essential for system deployments.
  • Knowledgeable in microservices, messaging tech, and RESTful APIs.
  • Previous experience in Agile and DevOps workflows preferred.
  • Skilled in development with Python, Java, and JavaScript/React.
  • Competence in creating unit and behavioral tests is required.
  • Must be able to secure a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software architectures and applications for command and control systems.
  • Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance software capabilities.
  • Integrate both commercial and open-source solutions into cloud-native environments.
  • Create user-friendly interfaces to ease complex systems.
  • Support the development of scalable microservice architectures using messaging systems.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space operation systems.
  • Collaboration with Agile teams fosters innovation and teamwork.
  • Exposure to both custom and open-source technologies enhances skill diversification.
  • Potential for career development in a rapidly evolving field.
  • Work in a high-impact role contributing to national security initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

This role supports the design, development, and sustainment of web-based, full-stack microservices for command and control systems used in space operations. The position contributes to an Agile development team building secure, scalable, cloud-native applications deployed in containerized environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, integrate, debug, and maintain software architectures and applications using both custom and open-source technologies
  • Collaborate within Agile teams to plan, enhance, and sustain software capabilities
  • Integrate commercial and open-source solutions into cloud-native and containerized environments
  • Develop intuitive and user-friendly interfaces to simplify technically complex services
  • Support scalable microservice architectures leveraging messaging systems and RESTful APIs

Required Qualifications
  • Strong proficiency in software development
  • Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
  • Familiarity with microservice-based architectures, messaging technologies, and REST APIs
  • Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments
  • Development experience with Python, Java, and JavaScript/React
  • Experience developing unit and behavioral tests
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree in computer science or a related field
  • Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or equivalent
  • Full-stack development experience across frontend and backend technologies
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control, and project management tools
  • Ability to evaluate and recommend open-source tools and technologies
  • Experience with documentation-as-code tools
  • Experience with space mission analysis or simulation scripting
  • Familiarity with secure application development practices for defense environments


Working Place:

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Company :

2026 Jan 29th Virtual Fair - Auria Space

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