Software Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
Core
Develop high-performance APIs, backend services, and user interfaces for nuclear-survivable satellite communication systems supporting U.S. military command, control, and communications.
Role type
Senior IC software systems engineer (defense/space systems)
Builds
Mission planning software, ground systems, and satellite connectivity tools for NC3 networks
Domain
Defense, Space, Satellite Communication, Nuclear Command and Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, API design, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL, geospatial visualization
Preferred skills
Space systems development, C2 systems architecture, open-source software development, advanced Kubernetes tuning
Technologies
Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, GitLab, Kubernetes, Postgres, SQL, NoSQL
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, and designs for high-performance APIs; support full development lifecycle from design through deployment; conduct code reviews to enforce best practices; build and consume APIs and backend services; create and translate design mockups into functional user interfaces; advocate for product quality, security, and performance improvements
Seniority
Associate to Experienced (Level 2 to Level 3)
