Remote Ground Software Engineer — C++ for DoD Systems

Infinity Systems Engineering; Littleton (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Infinity Systems Engineering is seeking a Ground Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test ground-based mission software. Focus is on C++ with additional work in C#, Python and scripting for tools and automation.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust, secure ground applications and services. The role includes development, integration/test activities, and participation in agile processes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience: Entry-level to mid-career roles available (approximately 1-8+ years of software engineering experience).
• Integration and test experience is particularly valuable and strongly preferred.
• Clearance: Secret Required.
• Required Skills: Proficiency in C++ for application or service development.
• Experience with at least one additional language: C# and/or Python (scripting for tools, automation, or data processing).
• Experience with Git-based version control and GitLab or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with agile development practices and issue tracking using tools such as Jira.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, especially in integration/test environments.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities in cross-functional, technical environments.
• Ability to work full-time in either an on-site secure facility or approved remote environment, as defined by the role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ground software applications and services primarily in C++, with additional work in C# and Python/scripting as needed.
• Implement features for mission operations, visualization, data processing, and system control in alignment with program requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code backed by coding standards and peer reviews.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests; participate directly in integration and test events (highly valued).
• Use GitLab, Jira, and related tools to manage source code, track defects, and validate changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across software components, services, and external interfaces.
• Assist in optimizing application performance, scalability, and reliability in operational environments.
• Diagnose and resolve software issues reported from test labs or operational environments.
• Analyze logs, traces, and metrics to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Document issues and resolutions, and contribute to continuous improvement of test and support processes.
• Collaborate with systems, test, cybersecurity, and operations teams to refine requirements and design solutions.
• Participate in agile development processes (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and provide accurate task estimates and updates.
• Contribute to user-focused design and usability improvements where applicable.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design artifacts, API/interface descriptions, and test procedures.
• Ensure compliance with software development standards, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Support audits, reviews, and technical interchange meetings as needed.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Git-based version control

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

GitLab CI

Job description

Infinity Systems Engineering is seeking a Ground Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test ground-based mission software. Focus is on C++ with additional work in C#, Python and scripting for tools and automation.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust, secure ground applications and services. The role includes development, integration/test activities, and participation in agile processes.