Jr. - Mid Top Secret Java/Python Software Engineer

Associates Systems LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Aurora, IL is seeking a Satellite Command & Control Software Engineer to develop and maintain software for advanced satellite ground systems. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree, experience in C++, and a Top Secret U.S. government security clearance. This onsite role offers opportunities to learn cutting-edge software technologies and practices.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience developing object-oriented software using C++.
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems.
• Work with talented teams of engineers in an Agile environment.

Skills

C++ programming

Troubleshooting software errors

Agile environment collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Java

Python

Kubernetes

Job description

Satellite Command & Control Software Engineer.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems
• Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment

Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Experience developing object-oriented software using C++
• Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes
• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain TS/SCI without Polygraph prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred experience:

• Experience developing software using Java and Python
• Experience with microservices, Kubernetes, and containerized applications
• Experience with satellite command and control software

This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO.

What You Will Learn:

• A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design
• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.
• Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects
• Satellite ground system technologies