Onsite TS/SCI Space & C2 Software Engineer - Colorado

Zachary Piper Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced Software Engineer to support a top-tier aerospace/defense program in Colorado Springs. The role is onsite, requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and involves leading full-lifecycle development for space/ground systems, C2, and real-time data processing.

Responsibilities include API/backend architecture, 2D/3D geospatial UIs, and Agile/DevSecOps practices across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development supporting space/ground systems, including C2, mission planning, and real-time data processing.
• 5+ years of Python and 3+ years of JavaScript (Angular/JQuery), TypeScript, Java, and FastAPI development.
• 5+ years of full SDLC experience: requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment.
• 5+ years developing real-time 2D/3D geospatial UIs and working with PostgreSQL and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• 5+ years of software leadership on government programs, including Agile/DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle development of mission-critical software for space/ground C2 and mission planning.
• Architect and develop high-performance APIs, backend services, and system integrations.
• Lead Agile/DevSecOps development with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Develop front-end applications and real-time 2D/3D geospatial visualizations.
• Lead code reviews, troubleshooting, testing, and performance optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Java

FastAPI

Geospatial UI

CI/CD

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/Software Eng/CE

Tools

PostgreSQL

REST API

Angular/JQuery

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced Software Engineer to support a top-tier aerospace/defense program in Colorado Springs. The role is onsite, requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and involves leading full-lifecycle development for space/ground systems, C2, and real-time data processing.

Responsibilities include API/backend architecture, 2D/3D geospatial UIs, and Agile/DevSecOps practices across teams.