Senior Software Engineer

Voyager Space Company; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Gym membership benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Voyager Technologies seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing software for geospatial analytics with SAR imagery emphasis. You will architect and lead systems for processing, managing, and visualizing large geospatial datasets for U.S. government and other customers.

The role requires leading teams through the full software lifecycle, strong Python and C++, and a TS/SCI clearance or eligibility. Onsite in El Segundo, CA with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of software development experience, or MS with 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Production-level coding in Python and C++ with minimal review.
• Experience leading software teams through full SDLC.
• Academic background bridging software with physical sensing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and own software for processing and distributing geospatial data, focusing on SAR imagery.
• Build scalable data pipelines and backend services for geospatial workflows.
• Develop tools for geospatial visualization, analysis, and data distribution.
• Design database architectures and data models for geospatial datasets.
• Contribute to system architecture, including services and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with algorithm/data scientists to productionize research capabilities.

Skills

Python

C++

Geospatial analytics

SAR imagery

Team leadership

Security clearance

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering

MS in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

PostGIS

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

QGIS

Job description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager.

Voyager Technologies is seeking aSenior Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of machine learning engineers, software developers, and algorithm developers developing software for geospatial analytics, with an emphasis on exploitation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery.

TheSeniorSoftware Engineer for Voyager Technologiesis responsible for architecting, designing, and leading the development of software systems that process, manage, and visualize large-scale geospatial datasets to support critical capabilities for U.S. government and other customers.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Design, implement, and own software systems for processing, managing, and distributing geospatial data, with an emphasis on SAR imagery
• Build scalable data pipelines and backend services supporting geospatial data workflows
• Develop tools and services for geospatial visualization, analysis, and data distribution
• Design and implement database architectures, schemas, and data models supporting geospatial datasets
• Contribute to system architecture decisions, including service design, data pipelines, and software infrastructure
• Integrate geospatial services and APIs into operational software systems
• Collaborate with algorithm developers and data scientists to translate research capabilities into production software
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, performance optimization, and software integration
• Contribute to documentation, configuration management, and software delivery processes

The position reports to the Manager’s Title and is part of the Software Engineering department based in El Segundo, CA. This role is onsite based in El Segundo, CA.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition of continued employment
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of professional software development experience – OR - MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Demonstrated ability to write production-level code in multiple languages (e.g., Python, C++) with no review required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams of software developers through the entire software development life cycle.
• Academic background or foundational training in physics, enabling effective bridging of the gap between software engineering and the physical realities of advanced sensing technologies
• Proven track record of independently architecting, proposing, prototyping, and fully integrating large-scale software solutions that result in new capabilities and directly impact the bottom line.
• Advanced experience with modern software development practices, including version control, debugging tools, and establishing collaborative development workflows.
• Exceptional teamwork, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field
• Experience developing software for geospatial data processing, remote sensing systems, or large-scale geospatial datasets.
• Experience designing and implementing complex database architectures, schemas, and data models, particularly for geospatial or large-scale datasets (e.g., PostGIS).
• Experience architecting highly scalable software systems, including distributed systems, microservices, or large data processing pipelines.
• Experience building and maintaining geospatial services and APIs, including standards such as WMS/WFS or other network-based data services.
• Experience developing or integrating agentic AI frameworks to automate geospatial workflows, autonomous analysis, or complex data processing pipelines.
• Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable secure, standardized connections between AI models and internal geospatial databases, APIs, or operational toolsets.
• Extensive experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments such as AWS.
• Familiarity with geospatial analysis and visualization tools such as QGIS.
• Experience developing workflow orchestration or data processing pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $180,000.00 to $250,000.00 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

$180,000 - $250,000 USD

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