Ground Systems Software Engineer 3

Jobtailor

Centennial (CO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Centennial, CO is seeking an experienced software engineer to maintain and develop avionics control software for launch systems. You will collaborate with product owners, architects, QA, and automation teams in an Agile environment, delivering mission-critical software and firmware.

The role requires strong C/C++, real-time Linux, and secure software practices, plus leadership to mentor engineers and possibly serve as ASE.

Qualifications

Minimum of 4+ years of related work experience
Experience working on an agile development team
Experience independently designing, developing, and delivering solutions to difficult software/hardware problems
Experience presenting hardware/software system architecture and designs to internal audiences and external customers
Experience authoring, executing, and reviewing software products throughout the full software development life cycle
Experience with object-oriented designs and languages
Experience with C/C++
Experience with Software Configuration Management practices
Experience with Agile Methodologies
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
Experience with Software Design Principles
Experience with Configuration Management practices and tools such as Git
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62

Responsibilities

Maintain and develop new software products for command, control, and monitoring of launch vehicle avionics and electrical ground support equipment
Implement modern design principles and concepts and provide solutions to difficult technical problems
Collaborate with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA, and Automation team members in an Agile environment
Design, develop, test, operate, and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems software integrated with launch systems
Provide technical leadership and hands‑on development for operational and enabling capabilities meeting hard real‑time requirements
Independently determine and develop approaches to problems
Guide and train less experienced engineers; potentially perform Authorized Systems Engineer (ASE) responsibilities
Ensure delivery of mission‑critical software used during launch vehicle manufacturing, preflight testing, and launch countdown
Support launch events by shadowing launch operations teams remotely
Apply standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development life cycle
Generate engineering applications and products such as display systems, mechanical control systems, and electrical control systems used to operate rockets
Interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and technical and support personnel

Skills

C/C++

Agile Methodologies

Software Configuration Management

Test Driven Development

Real-Time Linux

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Engineering Applications

Git

Job description

Maintain and develop new software products for command, control, and monitoring of launch vehicle avionics and electrical ground support equipment
Implement modern design principles and concepts and provide solutions to difficult technical problems
Collaborate with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA, and Automation team members in an Agile environment
Design, develop, test, operate, and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems software integrated with launch systems
Provide technical leadership and hands‑on development for operational and enabling capabilities meeting hard real‑time requirements
Independently determine and develop approaches to problems
Guide and train less experienced engineers; potentially perform Authorized Systems Engineer (ASE) responsibilities
Ensure delivery of mission‑critical software used during launch vehicle manufacturing, preflight testing, and launch countdown
Support launch events by shadowing launch operations teams remotely
Apply standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development life cycle
Generate engineering applications and products such as display systems, mechanical control systems, and electrical control systems used to operate rockets
Interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and technical and support personnel

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 4+ years of related work experience
Experience working on an agile development team
Experience independently designing, developing, and delivering solutions to difficult software/hardware problems
Experience presenting hardware/software system architecture and designs to internal audiences and external customers
Experience authoring, executing, and reviewing software products throughout the full software development life cycle
Experience with object-oriented designs and languages
Experience with C/C++
Experience with Software Configuration Management practices
Experience with Agile Methodologies
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
Experience with Software Design Principles
Experience with Configuration Management practices and tools such as Git
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62
Preferred: experience designing and architecting software for complex solutions
Preferred: experience serving as a technical lead on software development efforts
Preferred: experience providing guidance, training, or mentoring to less experienced engineers
Preferred: experience with Python
Preferred: experience with real-time Linux-based operating systems
Preferred: expertise developing and troubleshooting timing-critical hardware and software systems
Preferred: experience with secure software development practices
Preferred: experience with command and control software for ground support equipment, industrial control systems, or similar safety-critical applications
Preferred: experience in the aerospace, launch, or defense industry

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software development for command and control systems, with a strong focus on real‑time requirements and Agile methodologies. Capable of providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and delivering mission‑critical software solutions in the aerospace and defense sectors.

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