Software Developer

Space Ground System Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All benefits funded

HSA funded

401k contribution

Job summary

Space Ground System Solutions, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to develop software for satellite command, control and telemetry monitoring in a Linux environment.

The role involves building front-end and back-end web applications using Golang and Python, deploying in Kubernetes, and performing integration and system tests for a large-scale space-domain system. The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of experience, hold an active DoD Secret clearance, and contribute to a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology.
• 5–10 years of software engineering/development experience in Linux.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems.
• Experience developing Web applications and Golang/Python apps.
• Basic understanding of build systems and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Develop front-end and back-end software for web applications in a Linux environment.
• Design and implement software for a large-scale command and control system.
• Create and execute integration and system tests and document test procedures.
• Troubleshoot software system issues in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate on UI design for web applications.
• Perform system and software level integration and test.
• Work with Golang and Python to develop services.
• Utilize Kubernetes and build systems in CI/CD.

Skills

Distributed systems

Web applications

Linux environment

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Golang

Python

Kubernetes

Build systems

Containerization

Job description

Space Ground System Solutions has an immediate full-time opening for a software engineer. The position will be responsible for development of software for satellite command, control and telemetry monitoring.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop front-end and back-end software for web applications in a Linux RHEL environment
• Experience with golang/c++
• Knowledge of build systems.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Participate in UI design for web applications
• Perform System and Software level Integration and Test
• Design and implement software for a large-scale command and control system
• Create and execute integration and system tests and document test procedures
• Troubleshoot software system issues
• Work in a dynamic, fast paced, & sometimes pressured environment

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Software Engineer, Information Technology)
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of software engineering/development experience in a Linux environment
• Good understanding of distributed systems.
• Experience developing Web applications, Golang applications or Python applications.
• Basic understanding of build systems and containerization

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency developing and testing software in a Linux environment
• Experience documenting test results for corrective actions
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Desire to work in the space industry developing satellite command and control systems for test and operations
• Experience using software configuration management tools (examples: ClearCase, GIT, Mercurial, etc.)
• Experience interacting with databases (examples: Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, etc.)
• EXPERIENCE WRITING SCRIPTS (EXAMPLES: SHELL SCRIPTING, PERL, ETC.)

Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.

SGSS believes in taking care of their employees by offering:

• ALL benefits fully funded, for your entire family
  • this includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life/STD/LTD - no employee premiums
• SGSS funded HSA (Health Savings Account) provided
  • with SGSS funding the maximum amount allowed by the IRS
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% annual company contribution - no employee contribution required

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Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.

SGSS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

If the offer is accepted for this position the candidate would be required to successfully complete drug screen and background check.