Software Engineer - Mission-Critical Space Systems

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and enhance software for ground systems supporting space missions. You will tackle complex challenges, modernize legacy components, and architect new capabilities to improve performance and speed.

The role emphasizes working in a collaborative, Agile environment with a TS clearance. You will contribute to GEOINT and space operation initiatives while maintaining high reliability and security standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development with programming languages.
• Experience with Linux-based systems, containers, and orchestration tools, including Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience operating within an Agile environment.
• Knowledge of transitioning legacy applications to a modernized microservice-based architecture.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance software for ground systems and real-time space mission capabilities.
• Modernize legacy components and architect new mission-focused features.
• Improve performance, resilience, and operational speed of systems.
• Shape data processing and inter-system communication for mission teams.

Skills

Linux

Agile methodologies

Software development

Legacy modernization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

C#

C++

JavaScript

React

Node.js

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and enhance software for ground systems supporting space missions. You will tackle complex challenges, modernize legacy components, and architect new capabilities to improve performance and speed.

The role emphasizes working in a collaborative, Agile environment with a TS clearance. You will contribute to GEOINT and space operation initiatives while maintaining high reliability and security standards.