Senior Software Engineer

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

K  is seeking a Senior Software Engineer/Application Developer in Carlsbad, CA, for long-term employment to develop breakthrough products and innovative software applications for government and commercial customers. As a software engineer, you work individually or on a small team developing software to work geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and motion GEOINT, including electro-optical (EO; visible spectrum) and infrared (IR) imagery, imagery intelligence (IMINT), geospatial information, full motion video (FMV), moving target indication (MTI), wide area motion imagery (WAMI), hyperspectral imagery (HIS), and light detection and ranging (LIDAR).

Many of our projects have an immediate impact on national security leaders' decision‑making options. We need engineers who can work with full‑stack development teams and handle all aspects of feature development. Hybrid work environment available, but work is primarily performed at our Carlsbad office.

• Work with a team lead to define software requirements
• Design & develop system software for our customers
• Explore new areas or program in new languages to deliver a complete product
• Support on‑site meetings and deliveries to customers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve customer and company goals

Clearance & Citizenship: MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. Must have a Secret Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Experience:

10+ years of software development, and object‑oriented design and programming, including design, coding, and testing experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

• Experience with Web Services and JavaScript (e.g., ReactJS)
• Hands‑on experience with Java, JavaScript, and C/C++

• Experience with Postgres and MySQL
• AWS and Azure experience
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Dev Sec Ops  procedures
• Security+ or CISSP certification
• Software Tester / Quality Assurance Specialist (with >6 years of experience in software testing and >1 year of experience in software quality assurance).
• Contractor Product Owner (with >6 years of experience in software management and managing a backlog of requirements)
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

The selected applicant may be subject to a government security…