Software Engineer III/Sr/Principal, Flight Software

Protingent; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plan options (HDHP/POS)

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Administered 401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Software Engineer III/Sr/Principal for Flight Software in Centennial, CO. The role focuses on designing, developing, and testing software for space systems, with senior leadership and mentorship responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, expertise in C++, Linux, and software architecture, and a strong background in Agile practices and collaborative engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; master’s +3 years acceptable.
• Typically 5+ years related experience.
• Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and strong understanding of software development principles.
• Ability to design and architect complex software systems.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software for space systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project needs.
• Collaborate with team to understand requirements and develop solutions.
• Use Git for version control and collaboration.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and standards.

Skills

C++ expertise

Mentoring

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Problem solving

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree +3 years experience

Tools

Git

Linux

Socket I/O (TCP/UDP)

Job description

Job Title:

Software Engineer III/Sr/Principal, Flight Software

Position Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Software Engineer III/Sr/Principal, Flight Software with our client located in Centennial, CO.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions.
• Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and collaborate with team members.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner.
• Document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support.

Job Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master’s +3 yrs experience).
• Typically, 5+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.
• Ability to design and architect complex software systems.
• Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.

Nice To Have:

• Strong technical understanding of C++ and Object-Oriented Programming
• Experience implementing client-server applications using socket I/O using TCP/UDP.
• Experience implementing loosely coupled applications using PUB/SUB messaging.
• Familiarity with Open Standards such as CCSDS, C2MS, Open Mission Systems (OMS), and Universal C2 Interface (UCI)
• Experience with spacecraft flight software development
• Experience developing mission management and/or payload control software
• Demonstrated experience leading a team developing software
• Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build
• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum
• Experience and knowledge of Software Design Patterns
• Experience using SysML/UML to create Software Designs
• Experience testing and debugging on both Software in the Loop (SITL) and Hardware in the Loop (HITL, on target platform) environments
• Experience with Source Code Configuration Management platforms (GIT, SVN)
• Experience developing on Linux
• Experience with network configurations including netconf
• Experience with embedded programming including new board build up
• Experience optimizing computer system performance including optimization for timing

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $60.87- $119.08/hr
• Location: Centennial, CO
• Required US Citizenship: May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level.

Benefits Package:

• Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.