Senior Software Engineer (Contingent)

Trusted Space, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Space, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Contingent) in Chantilly, VA and Denver Metro Area. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications in a collaborative, agile environment.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software engineering with strong C++ (C++11+) and Python, plus experience on Windows and Linux. This contingent role is tied to award with an anticipated start on 09/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS or related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of C++ (C++11+) experience.
• Experience with Python 3.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize high-performance software.
• Lead a small team of developers across the SDLC.
• Collaborate with users to define system scope and objectives.
• Ensure software safety compliance with standards.
• Build C++ programs from ground up.

Skills

Agile leadership

Software architecture

C++ programming

Python programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

MongoDB

PyTorch

TensorFlow

RLlib

C++20

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Contingent) (Chantilly, VA; Denver Metro Area; ...)

Summary

Position Title: Senior Software Engineer (Contingent)

Position ID: TA235

Location(s): Hybrid: Greater Denver Metro Area; Northern VA, Chantilly, VA, Herndon, VA

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Security Clearance

Trusted Space is seeking a Senior 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 C++, object-oriented design, debugging, and optimizing complex systems, and works effectively in a collaborative, agile development environment. This position is contingent upon award, anticipated start on 09/01/2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports program objectives to include software development in a classified 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
• Comfortable building C++ programs from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years in software engineering or related experience
• 3 years of experience with C++ (preferably C++11 or newer)
• Experience with Python 3
• Ability to work in both Windows and Linux environments (Mostly Linux)
• Experience leading agile teams and implementing agile best practices
• Must have the ability to architect software solutions using new and novel concepts
• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Desired Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with Machine Learning (ML) frameworks and concepts (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, RLlib)
• Familiarity with Agile Methodology
• Experience with database programming (e.g. MongoDB)
• Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker)
• Experience with C++20 or newer
• Knowledgeable in satellite systems, ground-based mission systems or mission operations

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $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 the 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