Senior Software Engineer (Aurora, CO; Chantilly, VA; Herndon, VA; Hybrid)

Trusted Space, Inc.; Aurora, Chantilly (CO, VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Trusted Space, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Aurora, CO with a TS/SCI clearance to design, develop, and maintain high‑performance software applications for frontend and backend systems.

You will work in a hybrid environment with collaboration across government or commercial projects, following agile practices and safety standards. A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years with Java development.
• 2+ years with C/C++, Rust, or Python.
• Ability to work in Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Supports program objectives to include development, maintenance, and enhancement of frontend and backend applications.
• Works with users to define system scope and objectives; provides technical advice during conception, development and implementation.
• Assists review of systems for adherence to directives and standards for software safety.

Skills

Java

C/C++

Rust

Python

Windows

Linux

TS/SCI Clearance

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Aurora, CO; Chantilly, VA; ...)

Summary
Position Title: Senior Software Engineer
Position ID: TA275
Location(s): Hybrid; Aurora, CO; Chantilly, VA; Herndon, VA
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Security Clearance
Job Description
Trusted Space is seeking a Software Developer with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 8+ years’ experience to join our team. Candidates will design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience with modern programming languages, object-oriented design, debugging, and optimizing complex systems, and works effectively in a collaborative, agile development environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Supports program objectives to include development, maintenance, and enhancement of frontend and backend applications.
• 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.

Qualifications

• An active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related. Additional experience may beconsidered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years in software engineering or related experience.
• 2+ Experience with Java development.
• 2+ Experience with other software languages (C/C++, Rust, Python).
• Ability to work in both Windows and Linux environments.

Desired Skills and Experience

• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Experience with Agile Methodology.
• Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledgeable in satellite flight systems and ground-based mission systems.

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $225,000. 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.
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