Space Systems Software Engineer – Onsite CO, TS/SCI

Piper Companies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Plan

PTO

Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced Software Engineer to support a U.S. government defense program.

The role is fully onsite in Colorado Springs, CO and requires an active Top Secret clearance w/ SCI eligibility. You will lead design, development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical software for space systems and C2, with emphasis on API/backend, front-end geospatial apps, and Agile/DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (w/ SCI eligibility) required.
• 5+ years in software development for space/ground systems.
• Experience with API/backend architecture and CI/CD.
• Strong leadership and mentorship in government programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle software development for mission-critical systems.
• Architect and develop APIs, backend services, and system integrations.
• Drive Agile/DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment.
• Create front-end UIs with 2D/3D geospatial visualizations.
• Mentor engineers and ensure security, quality, and performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers and R&D for emerging tech.

Skills

C2 Systems

Real-time Data

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Geospatial UI

CI/CD

Agile/DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

FastAPI

Angular

REST APIs

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced Software Engineer to support a U.S. government defense program.

The role is fully onsite in Colorado Springs, CO and requires an active Top Secret clearance w/ SCI eligibility. You will lead design, development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical software for space systems and C2, with emphasis on API/backend, front-end geospatial apps, and Agile/DevSecOps practices.