Software Engineer

CTS International; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS International in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Software Systems Engineer (Senior/SME) to join the Ground Software Engineering team. The role focuses on development for satellite ground software in an agile environment with CI/CD and automated testing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in space systems software, strong DoD clearance, and experience leading projects using Java, C++, or Python. Onsite work and collaboration with government programs are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development for space systems and ground segments
• 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (Requirements, Design, Code, Integr., Test)
• 3+ years of leading software development projects
• 3+ years of experience with Java, C++, or Python
• Experience in Agile software development and DevOps
• DoD Secret Clearance required

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance C2 software solutions.
• Lead software development activities in a scaled agile environment with DevSecOps integration.
• Support progress demonstrations to customer representatives and IPT leadership.
• Perform day-to-day activities in Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and Integration & Test lead roles.
• Support IPT by implementing structured development and integration schedules with a controlled cost baseline.

Skills

Space systems software development

DoD Secret Clearance

Agile/DevOps

Java/C++/Python

Leadership/Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Java

C++

Python

Job description

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Position

Overview

Secret Clearance Required to Start.

Position is 100% onsite.

The Company is looking for a Software Systems Engineer (Senior / SME) to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Company Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization.

Our team creates software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with customers in the development of the next generation ground systems.

This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools. Our team works within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment; integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities. Your skills and interests will be matched to available roles within the program IPT.

This senior position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required!

At The Company Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.


• Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment. Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system.


• Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.


• Perform day-to-day activities in the areas Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead.


• Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements

What you'll need

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree


• 5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing


• 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)


• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects


• 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python


• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies


• DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills:

• Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs.


• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.


• Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).


• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.


• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.


• Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)


• Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance.

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.