Software Systems Engineer 4

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Systems Engineer (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on developing high-performance Command and Control software for space systems, leading agile developments, and integrating DevSecOps practices.

Required qualifications include 5+ years in space software development, 5+ years in the SDLC, 3+ years in leadership, and proficiency in Java, C++, or Python, plus Agile/DevOps experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development for space systems and ground segments.
• 5+ years in the Software Development lifecycle (Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test).
• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects.
• 3+ years of experience with Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience in Agile software development and DevOps methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance C2 software solutions.
• Lead software development activities in scaled agile with DevSecOps integration.
• Support progress demonstrations to customer representatives and IPT leadership.
• Perform day-to-day activities as Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead.
• Help IPT define and meet development and integration schedules within cost baselines.

Skills

Space software development

Software development lifecycle

Leading software projects

Java / C++ / Python

Agile / DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

SQL/NoSQL

CCSDS data streaming

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Systems Engineer (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing
• 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects
• 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our team creates software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with customers in the development of the next generation ground systems. Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.
• Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment. Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system.
• Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.
• Perform day-to-day activities in the areas Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead.
• Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs.
• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
• Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g.

Bachelor and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience).

WORK HOURS:

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ADDITIONAL:

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.