Senior Software Engineer Space Ground, Test & Verification

Apex Systems; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for a space ground system transitioning from prototype to full operations. The role emphasizes system-level understanding, mission-critical environments, and on-site work in Albuquerque, NM.

You will redesign reference programs for operational rigidity, architect real-time systems, and lead verification activities across software components and external mission interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years related experience in transitioning prototype to operations.
• Experience leading testing on large-scale mission/ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Redesign a reference program for operational rigor.
• Architect a real-time, mission-critical ground system.
• Design systems integrating mission planning, real-time visualization, and continuous operations.
• Define verification strategies for a complex ground system.
• Validate interactions between software components, databases, and external mission systems.
• Support developmental testing as the system evolves.
• Identify risks early to influence design decisions.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, mission systems, and CEIT teams.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

React

Test leadership

Ground systems testing

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for a space ground system transitioning from prototype to full operations. The role emphasizes system-level understanding, mission-critical environments, and on-site work in Albuquerque, NM.

You will redesign reference programs for operational rigidity, architect real-time systems, and lead verification activities across software components and external mission interfaces.