Defense Software Engineer - High-Impact Systems & AI

Air Space Intelligence; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Space Intelligence in Denver is building mission-critical technology that powers decision-making in aviation, defense, energy, and other critical infrastructure sectors. You will conceive and develop innovative products from scratch and evolve them with a fast-paced, cross-functional team to deliver robust tools that improve airspace safety and decision quality.

Senior contributors will lead architecture for scalable, high-performance systems, collaborate across departments, and travel up to

Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language; Rust and Python are expected.
• Proficiency in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows and code quality.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams across the organization.
• Grit to succeed despite obstacles.
• Aptitude to lead and work independently.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing business priorities.
• Curiosity and drive to grow.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Active security clearance.
• Senior level: experience in building and maintaining high-performance, scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and build innovative products from scratch (0 to 1) and enhance existing solutions (1 to n).
• Operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and shape standards for excellence.
• Work with cross-functional teams including end-users, engineers, and deployment strategists.
• Provide decision-making tools to end users and improve airspace safety.

Skills

Rust

Python

LLM tools

Collaboration

Grit

Leadership

Adaptability

Curiosity

Travel up to 50%

Security clearance

High-performance systems

Job description

Air Space Intelligence in Denver is building mission-critical technology that powers decision-making in aviation, defense, energy, and other critical infrastructure sectors. You will conceive and develop innovative products from scratch and evolve them with a fast-paced, cross-functional team to deliver robust tools that improve airspace safety and decision quality.

Senior contributors will lead architecture for scalable, high-performance systems, collaborate across departments, and travel up to