Software Engineer

SecureStrux®; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible time off

401k matching

Professional development stipend

Donation allowance

Job summary

A defense technology firm is seeking a mid-level X-Lab Software Engineer to support innovative projects for the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center in Colorado Springs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience (or a Master's with 3+ years), strong Java skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. The position requires an Active Secret clearance and includes a comprehensive benefits package focusing on professional development, health, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required to start.
• IAT Level II Cert (Security+ or equivalent) required to start.
• Experience in the full-cycle software engineering of new capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test innovative solutions in support of X-Lab projects.
• Integrate future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System.
• Communicate with diverse groups of developers, engineers, and users.

Skills

Java

Spring framework

Agile software development

Windows & Unix/Linux

Eclipse IDE

Maven

Git/GitLab

Python

Ansible

Software test and analysis tools

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Object-Oriented development principles

Application deployment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years experience or Master’s Degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

Eclipse IDE

Git/GitLab

Ansible

Python

Job description

The X-Lab Software Engineer will support the C2BMC program and will primarily be responsible for working as a mid-level member of the X-Lab software development team to develop and test innovative solutions in support of X-Lab projects and experiments.

Location

Colorado Springs, CO (Schriever SFB)

This position is located full-time on site at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) located on Schriever SFB, CO, and is not a remote work position. Some work is required at Hwy 83 facility. Non-standard work hours are likely during event execution.

The Work You’ll Do

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications Experimentation Laboratory (C2BMC X-Lab) is a very fast paced and dynamic environment. The X-Lab is responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System, including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development and other critical leading-edge missile defense technologies. The Software Engineer’s primary responsibility is to work as a mid-level member of the X-Lab software development team to develop and test innovative solutions in support of X-Lab projects and experiments.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years’ experience, or a Master’s Degree and 3+ years’ experience.
• Active Secret clearance required to start.
• IAT Level II Cert (Security+ or equivalent) required to start.
• Experience with Java and spring framework.
• Operating systems experience with Windows & Unix/Linux.
• Experience with the following: Eclipse IDE, Maven, and Git/GitLab, Python, Ansible.
• Experience in the use of software test and analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Full-cycle software engineering of new capabilities.
• Basic Systems Engineering understanding to drive software design.
• Software development with Java (or other object-oriented language).
• Object-Oriented development principles and patterns.
• Generate detailed and repeatable tests.
• Must possess an understanding of Agile software development processes and principles and be able to communicate the desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and system users.
• Should be comfortable with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges that require novel solutions, fast-paced activities, and tight deadlines.
• Application deployment, integration, and troubleshooting.

Preferred

• TS/SCI Clearance is preferred.

Salary Range: $100,000-$148,000

Our Approach

At SecureStrux, we are committed to core values that guide the way we work with one another and our clients. As a team member, you will Create Team Synergy, Drive Continuous Innovation, Deliver with Integrity, and have the Freedom to Own it. Our thriving company culture supports our employees as they seek to grow with us!

What We Offer

Between our virtual environment where you can evaluate recent technologies and enhance your skills, and a generous annual professional development stipend, you will join a team that enjoys working on leading-edge technologies for world-class clients. We offer a robust total compensation package that includes comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family, flexible time off, continuing education allowance, a donation allowance for charitable causes, and a matched 401k.