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Principal Software Engineer - Ground Software

Centennial, CO, US💼 Full-time💰 $184,628–$184,628🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Designing, developing, testing, and architecting complex software systems for space missions and technologies.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer (Space Systems)

Builds

Software applications and systems for space missions

Domain

Aerospace & Defense / Space Technology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, Python, Java, system architecture, algorithmic knowledge, performance tuning, secure coding, unit testing, code reviews, Git, Agile/Scrum

Preferred skills

Kernel-level programming, SysML/UML, static analysis tools, technical documentation

Technologies

Python, C++, Java, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket

Responsibilities

Design and architect complex software systems; develop and test applications; conduct code reviews and troubleshoot issues; provide technical leadership and mentorship; maintain technical documentation.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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