Senior Software Engineer - Space Systems & C2 (Onsite)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support a leading aerospace and defense organization delivering advanced command-and-control capabilities for a mission-critical U.S. government defense program.

This role is fully onsite in Colorado Springs, CO and requires an active Top Secret clearance w/ SCI eligibility. The Software Engineer will lead design, development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical software for space systems, ground segments, C2,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development supporting space/ground systems including C2, mission planning, and real-time data processing.
• 5+ years of Python and 3+ years of JavaScript (Angular/JQuery), TypeScript, Java, and FastAPI development.
• 5+ years of full SDLC experience including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle development of mission-critical software for space systems, ground segments, C2, mission planning, and real-time data processing.
• Architect and develop high-performance APIs, backend services, and system integrations with a focus on security and reliability.
• Lead Agile/DevSecOps development and CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
• Develop modern front-end applications and real-time 2D/3D geospatial visualizations, translating UI/UX designs into functional software.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams, including R&D efforts and supplier performance.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

FastAPI

API design

CI/CD

Geospatial UI

Mentorship

Security

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Angular/JQuery

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support a leading aerospace and defense organization delivering advanced command-and-control capabilities for a mission-critical U.S. government defense program.

This role is fully onsite in Colorado Springs, CO and requires an active Top Secret clearance w/ SCI eligibility. The Software Engineer will lead design, development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical software for space systems, ground segments, C2,