Software Engineer ENG04 with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense is seeking a Software Engineer in State College, PA to design, develop, and maintain advanced software for satellite ground systems. You will work with Java, C++, and Python in a Linux/UNIX environment and contribute to high-performance, scalable software architectures.

The role requires a Top Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred) and hands-on experience in Agile/DevOps practices, Docker, Kubernetes, and SonarQube.

Qualifications

• Five years of recent experience in object oriented software design and development using Java and C++ in a Linux/UNIX environment.
• Experience with unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit) and Python.
• Experience developing software in an Agile/DevOps environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for satellite ground systems.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable, high performance software solutions.
• Design, implement, and test Java, C++ and Python components for satellite ground systems.
• Work with legacy teams to migrate workloads onto pipelines and improve scalability.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Unit testing

Agile/DevOps

Object oriented design

Linux/UNIX

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Maven

Jira

Git

Bitbucket

Confluence

SonarQube

SQL

Job description

Software Engineer State College, PA Active TS/SCI Compensation Range: $140,000 - $180,000

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high performance software solutions.
• Design, implement, and test Java, C++ and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
• Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
• Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
• Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
• Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
• Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
• Learn the workings of satellite ground systems.
• Work with new tools that will keep you state-of-the-art.

Basic Qualifications

• An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Five (5) years of RECENT experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java and C++ in a Linux or UNIX environment.
• Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).
• Experience with Python.
• Experience developing software in an Agile/DevOps environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a technical team is highly desired
• Experience working in a DevOps environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, BitBucket and Confluence.
• Experience working with SonarQube
• Experience working with SQL
• Security+ certification
• Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.
• Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).