Software Engineer; S

Position Overview

This position is for a Staff Software Engineer
. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. The position will primarily support the operations for a software system.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.

• Design and implement a scheduling engine capable of managing a growing constellation of N satellites, ensuring high performance and sub‑second latency.
• Architect a fully decoupled, cloud‑native microservices system using Java and Python to manage massive data throughput and real‑time telemetry.
• Engineer systems that enable autonomous vehicle re‑tasking while strictly adhering to mission objectives and vehicle health/safety constraints.
• Develop and optimize complex scheduling algorithms (e.g., Heuristics, Genetic Algorithms, or MILP) to resolve deconfliction and maximize link availability.
• Utilize AWS services (Lambda, EKS, Step Functions, Dynamo
  
  DB) to build a resilient, distributed ground system that supports global mission needs.

• Ability to submit for within 1 month of start date, obtain, and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field.
• At least 8 years of professional experience working in software development or systems engineering.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Java (or similar OO languages) to support high‑throughput, mission‑critical backend services.
• Proficiency in Python for rapid prototyping, algorithmic modeling, and AI/ML pipeline integration.
• Proven experience building, deploying, and maintaining modern microservices in production cloud environments.
• Deep expertise with AWS (compute, storage, and serverless workflows) to drive system scalability and reliability.
• Strong background in scheduling, optimization, or graph theory, with the ability to navigate trade‑offs between various algorithmic approaches.
• Extensive experience in the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable applications using Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Quarkus).
• Proven ability to work across cross‑functional teams, including product managers and architects, to define and ship complex features.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment.
• Commitment to writing clean, efficient, well‑documented, and testable code with a robust focus on unit and integration testing.
• Experience operating within an Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, stand‑ups, and retrospectives.

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e., Security+, CISSP, or CASP).

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window will close in 60 days for this position.

Aurora, CO

Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20‑minute drive from downtown Denver and 15‑minutes to the Denver International Airport.

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with industry‑leading company contributions.
• Three weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability insurance.
• Four weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee…