Job Description:Job SummaryThis role supports the development and sustainment of a mission-critical command and control system for current and future satellite operations. The position focuses on backend software development and system integration using Java, C++, and Python, contributing to secure, scalable, and resilient defense systems. The work involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams within an Agile development environment.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services, APIs, and system components
- Collaborate with frontend developers, systems engineers, DevSecOps teams, and testers to ensure high-quality integration and delivery
- Develop software components that interface with satellite ground systems, network management tools, and secure communication protocols
- Optimize system performance and reliability through structured coding, profiling, and debugging
- Apply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity requirements
- Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectives
- Contribute to peer code reviews and system design decisions
Required Qualifications- U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearance
- Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field with 3-4 years of relevant experience
- Strong development experience with Java, C++, and Python in Linux environments
- Experience developing RESTful APIs, secure data exchange formats, and service-oriented architectures
- Familiarity with build tools and version control systems
- Proficiency with backend testing frameworks and methodologies
- Experience working in an Agile development framework
- Strong debugging skills using standard analysis and profiling tools
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications- Active government security clearance
- Experience with satellite control or SATCOM command and control systems
- Knowledge of secure communications, encryption, and authentication mechanisms
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling
- Prior experience supporting large-scale government or defense software programs
Working Place: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Company : 2026 Jan 29th Virtual Fair - Auria Space 
