Summary
Position Title: Senior Software Engineer (Contingent)
Position ID: TA235
Location(s): Hybrid: Greater Denver Metro Area; Northern VA, Chantilly, VA, Herndon, VA
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Security Clearance
Job Description
Trusted Space is seeking a Senior Software Developer with a Bachelor's degree or higher and 8+ years' experience to join our team. Candidates will design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience with modern C++, object-oriented design, debugging, and optimizing complex systems, and works effectively in a collaborative, agile development environment.
This position is contingent upon award, anticipated start on 09/01/2026. Key Responsibilities
- Supports program objectives to include software development in a classified environment
- Works with users to define existing or new system scope and objectives. Provides analytical support and technical advice during the conceptualization, development, and implementation phases.
- Assists in the review and evaluation of systems and software for adherence to government or commercial directives, standards, guidelines, and criteria concerning software safety and systems safety.
- Able to lead small high performing team of developers across the full software development lifecycle
- Comfortable building C++ programs from the ground up.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 8+ years in software engineering or related experience
- 3 years of experience with C++ (preferably C++11 or newer)
- Experience with Python 3
- Ability to work in both Windows and Linux environments (Mostly Linux)
- Experience leading agile teams and implementing agile best practices
- Must have the ability to architect software solutions using new and novel concepts
- An active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Desired Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with Machine Learning (ML) frameworks and concepts (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, RLlib)
- Familiarity with Agile Methodology
- Experience with database programming (e.g. MongoDB)
- Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker)
- Experience with C++20 or newer
- Knowledgeable in satellite systems, ground-based mission systems or mission operations
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.
Benefits
Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.
This is a full time position
