Mission-Critical Software Engineer for Space Systems

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Colorado Springs is seeking a Software Engineer to support Agile development of mission management software for complex satellite constellations. You will help orchestrate Space Capability Stacks, develop modular architectures, and operate in secure cloud environments with strict security standards.

Required: 3+ years in software development, TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor’s degree, and experience with Git, SQL Server/PostgreSQL/MySQL, Python, AWS, Kubernetes, and SCIF/SAPF

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with software development.
• Experience delivering mission management software.
• Experience with distributed systems and mission-critical apps.
• Proficiency in Agile, Git, databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL), Python, AWS, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to work in an accredited SCIF/SAPF for classified system integration.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-velocity Agile development of mission planning and automated tasking.
• Ensure integration with existing operational environments and modular architecture.
• Support secure, cloud-based deployment pipelines in high-security environments.

Skills

Software development

Mission management software

Distributed systems

Agile methodologies

Git

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

SCIF/SAPF access

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Job description

Aug 06, 2026

Job Number: R0245895

Software Engineer

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Sof tware Engineersupport Agile design, development, integration, and deployment of a mission management sof twarefor heterogeneous, proliferated satellite constellations. Your ability to develop sof tware to optimize the orchestration of multiple Space Capability Stacks ( SCSs ) supporting complex, joint mission planning processes will be required to be successful executing this critical defense program.

As a Sof tware Engineer, you will contribute to a sof tware team in high-velocity Agile development of mission planning, automated mission tasking, deconfliction, replanning, plus more backlog items. You will ensure that all solutions integrate seamlessly with existing operational environments while maintaining a modular, scalable architecture for future enhancements. You will work within high-security, classified cloud-based environments, ensuring our development and deployment pipelines meet rigorous security and performance standards.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with sof tware development

• Experience as a sof tware engineer deliveringmission management sof tware

• Experience with sof tware architecture for distributed systems and mission-critical applications

• Ability to utilize Agile met hodologies, sof tware development frameworks, version control, including Git, relational databases, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, Python, AWS, and Kubernetes

• Ability to work at an accredited SCIF or SAPF to support classified system integration

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with mission management or OPIR

• Experience integrating sof tware across teams and with externalpartners

• Experience in container lifecycle management, image optimization, and orchestration usingDocker and Podman

• Experience with cloud-native developmentfor deploying and managing applications in secure, cloud-based environments

• Experience with DevSecOps principles such as automated CI / CD pipelines, cybersecurity hardening, including high or moderate security categorizations, and infrastructure automation

• Knowledge of Defensive Cyberspace Operations - Space ( DCO-S ) concepts

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sof tware Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification , including CISSP or Security+ Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.