Software Engineer Lead - NISSC III - COS

Amentum company; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Software Engineer Lead for onsite roles at Chidlaw Building and Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. You will lead software teams to design, develop, and deliver reliable mission software that meets customer requirements.

The role emphasizes full-stack development, containerization, DevSecOps, and secure coding practices, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years general work experience
• 10+ years of directly related experience as a Software Developer
• Experience leading software development teams
• Experience mentoring junior software developers
• Experience developing technical solutions to meet defined requirements
• Detailed understanding of containers, and experience containerizing applications
• Experience working within an Agile development team and completing tasks on time

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering teams in design, development, and delivery of reliable mission software
• Develop and integrate full-stack applications with containerization
• Maintain high standards of code quality, security, and testing across the lifecycle
• Collaborate with product owners, scrum-masters, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Advocate for modern development practices, including automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor and support junior developers
• Understand cybersecurity principles and compliance requirements relevant to mission systems
• Balance hands-on development with strategic leadership responsibilities

Skills

Lead software teams

Full-stack development

Containerization

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Agile development

Mentoring

Cybersecurity principles

Education

Security+ CE or equivalent

Tools

Containers

VMware Tanzu

Job description

Position Title: Software Engineer Lead

Location: Chidlaw Building and Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: Secret

Shift: Day Shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

The NORAD Operations Division, as the prime contractor on the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract 3 (NISSC 3), provides:

• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
• Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
• Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
• Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
• Software development and integration.
• Supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:
  • Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
  • Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
  • Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
  • Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
  • Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties:

The Software Engineer Lead supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II(NISSC 3). The candidate will:

• Lead software engineering teams in the design, development, and delivery of reliable mission software that meets customer requirements
• Have experience developing and integrating full-stack applications and familiarity with containerization technology.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, security, and testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, scrum-masters, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to translate operational needs into clear, actionable technical plans.
• Advocate for and implement modern development practices, including automation, DevSecOps principles, and robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor and support junior software developers, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Understand cybersecurity principles and compliance requirements relevant to mission or enterprise systems.
• Ability to balance hands‑on development with strategic leadership responsibilities

This position will be filled and work onsite at Chidlaw Building and Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

This position is expected to pay $170,000-$185,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Basic Requirements:

• Experience with ITW/AA or the NISSC II contract within the past year
• Clearance: Active Secret Required
• Must have AT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• 12 years or more of general work experience
• 10 years or more of directly related experience as a Software Developer
• Experience leading software development teams
• Experience mentoring junior software developers
• Experience developing technical solutions to meet defined requirements
• Detailed understanding of containers, and experience containerizing applications
• Experience working within an Agile development team and completing tasks on time

Desired Requirements:

• Experience migrating monolithic applications to a microservices architecture
• Experience in Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration Environments.
• Experience working within a VMware Tanzu environment.
• Experience working with DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) tools
• Experience working with CCIC2S applications
• Experience in Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration Environment

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

Compensation Details:

$170,000-$185,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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