Senior Java Software Engineer

Trusted Space, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Disability insurance

Job summary

Trusted Space, LLC seeks a Senior Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software on-site at Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA facilities. You’ll join an agile team, applying Java, Spring, and messaging tech to complex systems.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance and can obtain a CI polygraph within 30 days, with DoD 8570 certification pursued within 6 months. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years in software engineering or related experience.
• 5+ years of Java production experience.
• Experience with Java Spring Framework.
• Experience with messaging frameworks (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to work in Windows and Linux environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to take a CI polygraph within 30 days.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supports program objectives to include software development in a collaborative agile environment.
• Works with users to define existing or new system scope and objectives; provides analytical support and technical advice.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of systems and software for adherence to directives and standards.
• Able to lead small high performing team of developers across the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

10+ years

Java

Spring Framework

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

Windows & Linux

TS/SCI clearance

CI polygraph

DoD 8570 cert prep

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Jenkins

Atlassian Suite

Job description

Senior Java Software Engineer (Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA)

Summary

Position Title: Senior Java Software Engineer

Position ID: TA248

Location(s): On-site; Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

Security Clearance Requirement: An active TS/SCI Security Clearance with the ability to take and pass a CI polygraph within 30 days or at the customer's request

Job Description

Trusted Space is seeking a Sr. Software Developer with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 10+ years’ experience to join our team. Candidates will design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications. The ideal candidate has experience with the Java programming language, object-oriented design, debugging, and optimizing complex systems, and works effectively in a collaborative, agile development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports program objectives to include software development in a collaborative agile environment.
• Works with users to define existing or new system scope and objectives. Provides analytical support and technical advice during the conceptualization, development, and implementation phases.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of systems and software for adherence to government or commercial directives, standards, guidelines, and criteria concerning software safety and systems safety.
• Able to lead small high performing team of developers across the full software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related. Additional experience may beconsidered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years in software engineering or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Java for production level software.
• Experience with the Java Spring Framework.
• Experience with messaging frameworks (e.g. Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to work in both Windows and Linux environments.
• An active TS/SCI Security Clearance with the ability to take and pass a CI polygraph within 30 days or at the customer's request.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 certification, including CompTIA Security+ or CISSP, within 6 months of start date.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with Agile Methodology.
• Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines (e.g. Jenkins).
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g. MongoDB).
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite.
• Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification.
• Knowledgeable in satellite systems, ground-based mission systems or mission operations.
• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $200,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits

Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

About Trusted Space

Trusted Space is the premier provider of trusted autonomy and battlespace management software solutions enabling machine speed sensing, sense making, decision making, and acting for critical space and intelligence missions. Our portfolio includes trusted autonomy software products, real-time image processing capabilities, advanced space mission engineering services, and space operations & training solutions. We empower government and commercial customers to achieve mission superiority in space reconnaissance & surveillance, dynamic space operations, space-based ISR, and ground/command & control (C2) systems.

Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule – to treat others as we want to be treated – Trusted Space fosters a culture of innovation, mission-focus, agility, and technical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world-class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all we do. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers to provide solutions to their most difficult national security and intelligence challenges.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

This is a full time position