Aerospace Software Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Mid-level Software Engineer in Chantilly, VA to craft robust backend services using Go, design RESTful APIs, and apply distributed systems patterns. The role emphasizes containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, testing across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels, and mentoring junior engineers.

TS/SCI clearance is required. Ideal candidates hold a BS degree with 2–5 years’ experience and are onsite at Jacobs Workplace, collaborating across agile

Qualifications

• BS degree from an accredited school with 2–5 years of experience.
• TS/SCI clearance required to start.
• Experience with Go, Docker, and Kubernetes is preferred.
• Onsite work at Jacobs Workplace.

Responsibilities

• Develop software using Go or other modern languages and follow best practices.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and distributed systems patterns.
• Work with Docker; support testing (unit, integration, E2E).
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.
• Follow Git workflows and version control standards.

Skills

Go

Git version control

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Testing practices

Mentoring

Education

BS degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

WebAssembly/wasmCloud

Traefik/API gateways

Observability tools

Message queues

Job description

Blacklynx, a Jacobs company, is seeking a talented and motivated Mid‑level Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Work scope may include the following duties:
• Proficiency with Go programming language and best practices or other modern languages
• Knowledge of Git version control
• Knowledge of Git workflows and branching strategies
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Understanding of distributed systems patterns and challenges
• Strong Experience with containerization and Docker
• Experience with testing practices including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior employees

*This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with frontend development utilizing Angular
• Experience with Kubernetes deployments and management in production
• Experience with Kubernetes package management utilizing Helm
• Knowledge of WebAssembly and wasmCloud or similar platforms
• Configuring and managing Traefik or other API gateways/ingress controllers
• Familiarity with observability tools
• Experience with event‑driven architecture and message queues
• Knowledge of security best practices in microservices

Clearance Required

TS/SCI Clearance required to start this role.

Minimum Years of Experience

BS degree from an accredited school and two (2) to five (5) years' experience.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.