Experienced Software Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO

Serco; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a Software Engineer (Journeyman) to support the Satellite Control Network (SCN) for DoD and allied satellites. You will work in an Agile environment, sustaining and modernizing mission systems across global tracking stations and Space Force bases.

Responsibilities include software studies, proof of concept, test automation, and collaboration with Scrum roles to deliver customer-focused solutions that meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires active Secret clearance and US citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Science or Arts.
• 2 years of related software development experience.
• Experience in Java, C, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Perform software studies to find replacements for existing mission software.
• Conduct trade studies and proof of concept development and testing.
• Develop new software release processes.
• Review, analyze, and modify programming systems to support applications.
• Coordinate with users to clarify program objectives and ensure alignment with customer use cases.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation.

Skills

Java

C

C++

Linux

Unix

Python

Testing/Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Arts

Tools

VersionOne

GitHub

SharePoint

Fortify

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Are you a Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to make an impact every day? Serco is the place for you! Discover this exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs! Our Software Engineer (Journeyman) will provide software support for the sustainment and modernization of the US Space Force Satellite Control Network (SCN). The SCN provides highly reliable telemetry, tracking, command, communication and control (TT&C3) for more than 170 Department of Defense (DoD), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), civil and allied satellites.

The SCN consists various satellite tracking stations across the globe and operational support nodes at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) and Vandenberg SFB. Our Software Engineer will perform software sustainment engineering on the various mission and non‑mission systems using Agile Software Development.

In This Role, You Will

• Perform software studies to find replacements for existing mission software
• Perform trade studies and proof of concept development and testing
• Develop new software release processes
• Review, analyze, and modify programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support application systems
• Consult with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives
• Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases.
• Analyze (through demonstrations, proof of concept, performance, and end‑to‑end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas.
• Supporting testing, writing and executing automated test scripts and unit tests
• Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases.
• Analyze (through demonstrations, proof of concept, performance, and end‑to‑end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs.
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming. Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas.
• Support testing, writing and executing automated test scripts and unit test

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• The ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship
• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
• 2 years of related experience
• Experience in software development using Java, C and or C++
• Experience in at least one of the following: Linux, Unix, Pearl/Python
• Testing/Scripting experience
• The ability to travel on occasion up to 25%.

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• An active Secret clearance or higher
• 3 or more years of experience
• Experience writing and executing test scripts
• Experience on DoD programs and interaction with government stakeholders - SCN experience is a plus.
• Experience using the following COTS tools: VersionOne, GitHub, SharePoint, Fortify
• Writing custom simulations
• Agile Software Development experience
• Agile certifications (software development oriented)

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance - so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

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