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Space Special Projects, Software Engineer

Reston, VA (NOVA-01)Full-time2026-07-14 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and deploy space software systems for autonomous satellite systems and space-based platforms, supporting DOD and IC customers in space command and control (C2) and mission management.

Role type

Senior Software Engineer (Space Systems)

Builds

Space C2 systems, mission management capabilities, and ground/orbital software infrastructure

Domain

Defense / Space Systems / Autonomous Systems

Required skills

Software architecture, complex system integration, legacy system modernization, debugging and monitoring, technical leadership, problem-solving

Preferred skills

Go, Rust, C++, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm, space ground hardware integration, space software standards

Technologies

Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm

Responsibilities

Build and own software solutions deployed to customers; Develop Space C2 and Mission Management capabilities; Integrate with legacy systems; Write code to improve products and scale mission capability; Collaborate across teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality; Create and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring; Triage issues, root-cause failures, and coordinate next steps; Partner with end-users to turn needs into features; Own architecture of services or subsystems and lead technical direction (senior level)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with architectural ownership