Software Engineer

Gemini Industries, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer to sustain and improve software for satellite operations, automation, telemetry analysis, mission planning, and ground-system integration. Work involves ensuring changes pass approved government testing processes and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities include defect troubleshooting, tool development, and supporting ISCS validation in a 24/7 environment, with travel to CONUS locations as needed. A TS/SCI clearance is required at start.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance at contract start.
• Knowledge comparable to a BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Physical Sciences.
• Hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and evaluation on systems of comparable complexity.
• Combination of supervisory, technical, software development, and software testing skills adequate to lead technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve software enabling satellite operations and ground-system integration.
• Troubleshoot software defects and coordinate corrective action with mission users and technical stakeholders.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software utilities and operational automation tools.
• Support ISCS testing and other mission software validation.
• Prepare and execute test plans, document defects, maintain results and support release decisions.

Skills

Software design

Software development

Software testing

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Physical Sciences

Tools

ISCS

OS/COMET

Job description

Location:Point Mugu, CA and/or Schriever SFB, CO, as assigned; on-site Government facility

Clearance:Active TS/SCI clearance at contract start, in accordance with PWS 2.8.1

Education:BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Physical Sciences.

Outcomes:

• Resolve assigned software defects with documented analysis, authorized corrective action, and verification results.
• Maintain version-controlled software procedures, test records, and configuration documentation.
• Support timely testing and validation of operational software changes without disrupting live mission operations.
• Provide effective user support and training for approved operational applications.

Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer sustains and improves software that enables 10 SOPS satellite operations, automation, telemetry analysis, mission planning, and ground-system integration in accordance with approved Government change and testing processes.

Functions and Tasks:

• Troubleshoot software defects and coordinate corrective action with mission users and technical stakeholders.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain approved software utilities and operational automation tools.
• Support Integrated Satellite Control System (ISCS) testing and other mission software validation.
• Prepare and execute test plans, document defects, maintain results, and support release decisions.
• Maintain software configuration and technical documentation, user guidance, and change-control records.
• Assist engineers and operators with telemetry trending tools and mission planning applications.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance at start of contract performance.
• Knowledge comparable to a BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Physical Sciences.
• Relevant hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and evaluation on systems of comparable complexity.
• A combination of supervisory, technical, software development, and software testing skills adequate to lead technical tasks and make timely knowledge-based decisions.
• Technical judgment and communication skills sufficient to coordinate testing, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Available to assume Key Personnel responsibilities by the 1 January 2027 phase-in start.
• Able to complete all initial, recurring, site-specific, and role-specific training and certifications required by the PWS, DD Form 254, and approved Management and Staffing Plan.

The following qualifications are desired:

• Experience with ISCS, OS/COMET, spacecraft ground systems, or mission-control applications.
• Experience with configuration management, automated testing, scripting, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting software in a classified 24/7 operational environment.

Training and Certification Requirements:

• Complete initial security and operations indoctrination before performing assigned mission duties, including OPSEC, derivative classification, TS/SCI, and other applicable installation training.
• Maintain annual, event-driven, and position-specific refresher training and required qualification records under the Government-approved Management and Staffing Plan and Quality Assurance Program.
• Maintain documented proficiency in assigned operating procedures, contingency actions, and applicable mission systems; promptly complete requalification when procedures or responsibilities change.

Travel: Occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel, including to Guam, may be required for mission support and must be approved in accordance with the PWS.