Lead Space Software Engineer (Contract)

Boeing; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking a software engineer for a contract assignment through Boeing to design, develop, test, and maintain non-embedded software for space systems and ground segments.

You will lead API development, frontend/backend integration, and automation efforts, while mentoring teams in an Agile/DevSecOps environment. Strong Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 5+ years’ experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing.
• 5+ years of development experience using Python.
• 3+ years’ experience with JavaScript (e.g., Angular, JQuery).
• 3+ years’ experience working with TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Leads, develops and maintains requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services.
• Leads support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system.
• Leads the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment.
• Builds, architects, and consumes APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
• Leads code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Leads the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
• Advocates for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization.
• Works effectively in ambiguous environments, provide mentoring, leadership to team and self-direct work as needed.

Skills

Space software

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Job description

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking a software engineer for a contract assignment through Boeing to design, develop, test, and maintain non-embedded software for space systems and ground segments.

You will lead API development, frontend/backend integration, and automation efforts, while mentoring teams in an Agile/DevSecOps environment. Strong Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript skills are required.