Software Engineer - Sentinel

Auria Space; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Auria seeks a Software Engineer to support the Sentinel program. This is a 100% on-site role at a contractor facility in Ogden, UT, with a 9/80 work schedule and no remote options.

As part of an Agile Scrum team, you will contribute across the SDLC—planning, design, coding and testing—while collaborating with SMEs, architects and software engineers to deliver MBSE‑driven solutions. Candidates should have a CS degree and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience on a project of similar scope; 0 years with advanced degree.
• Experience with C++, Python, Bash, and OOP environments.
• US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SAP clearance.
• Mission-driven professional focused on cutting-edge solutions that serve the nation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Agile Scrum team on the Sentinel program and C2ES.
• Contribute to SDLC planning, design, development, and testing activities.
• Collaborate on requirements development and ensure traceability.
• Interface with SMEs, architects, and engineers to capture system structure.
• Maintain software design documentation and configuration management requirements.
• Develop technical content for presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

C++

Python

Bash

OOP

SDLC

Agile

Collaborative

MBSE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

Azure

Jenkins

Nexus

Jira

Confluence

CMake

Job description

Software Engineer (All Experience Levels)

Auria is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Sentinel program (formerly called the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent - GBSD). This position is in Huntsville, AL area. The candidate has a unique opportunity to join a true development team and contribute to the engineering design of our nation's next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. Auria supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for the ICBM Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. The position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work nine-hour days, which creates a three-day weekend every other week. This position is 100% on-site at a contractor facility in Ogden, UT area. Remote or hybrid options are not available.

What you can expect to do

As a Software Engineer (SWE) you will be assigned to an Agile Scrum Team supporting the Command & Launch (C&L) segment of the Sentinel program, and the Command & Control Embedded Software Team (C2ES). You will be responsible for supporting the C2ES Team through all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This will include significant focus on planning, requirements analysis, design, development (coding), and test. Sentinel is a development program, using the full SDLC.

In this role, you will:

• Support the technical software requirements baseline, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.
• Collaborate in agile software requirements development with fellow team members.
• Support technical execution for major program events, collaborating within and across the program portfolio.
• Address high-level systems challenges, ensuring successful execution of the overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Drive strategic initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews, ensuring technical rigor in technical interchange meetings.
• Interface with subject matter experts, analysts, architects, designers, system engineers and specialty engineers to capture Sentinel Node structure and behavior across SysML/UML frameworks.
• Apply engineering principles to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications, including Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE).
• Help develop technical content for presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain software design documentation and follow configuration management requirements.
• Support software requirement decomposition, derivation, and traceability.

What the team requires

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Position can be hired as Junior, Mid or Senior levels. Minimum 1 year of experience on a project of similar scope or complexity (0 years of experience required with a Master's or Doctoral degree).
• Experience with software programming and scripting in C++, Python, Bash, and Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) environments.
• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance, with an investigation date within scope (6 years).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearance within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the organization to meet program needs.
• Mission‑Driven Professional: collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting‑edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.

What the team prefers

• Experience with development drivers and middleware (RTOS, Linux and/or VxWorks) and anti‑tampering (cryptographic, secure comms, logging, SW deployment).
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and processes, such as GitLab, GitHub, Azure, Jenkins, or Nexus.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and a structured process‑driven software development environment.
• Experience with automated testing techniques including unit and integration testing.
• Experience with USAF Nuclear Surety (DO‑178C, AFMAN 91‑119, DO‑330, etc.).
• Experience with test framework/application and system verification.
• Experience with container creation and utilization.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence).
• Experience with JAVA/JS and real‑time processing.
• Experience with Software Safety (Mil‑STD882E).
• Experience with CMake build system generator.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Security+ certification.

Pay transparency

$70,000 – $175,000

Application deadline

July 31 2026

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action® Employer

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.