Engineer , Software Developer Onsite – Reston, VA or Chandler, AZ

Join a team that connects California to the world! Our client, an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company, boasts the only network offering voice and data connectivity anywhere on Earth. For over 20 years, their unique network and services have supported critical communication needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. They understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks.

People globally, including first responders, humanitarians, militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft, and remote operations all rely on our client to stay connected. They take their responsibility seriously, pride themselves on offering a reliable lifeline, and are committed to providing an exciting, innovative workplace where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on bold ideas.

Their talented teams are passionate about their work and its global impact. Our client fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to truly be their best selves. They’re looking for individuals who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates its employees and offers the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in the world.

If you enjoy learning about and working with breakthrough technologies, and you’re enthusiastic about the space industry, then you’ll be excited about this Engineer I, Software Developer opening. This permanent, full-time position is based onsite in Reston, VA, or Chandler, AZ
, and focuses on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. As a Software Engineer within the Ground Software Development team on the SDA program, which monitors, schedules, and operates a constellation of satellites, you’ll gain invaluable experience in software development and maintenance for Ground Software and its supporting applications. Additionally, you’ll contribute to delivering high-quality projects and deliverables to completion within a larger development team, supporting cross-functional efforts across all areas of ground system software development.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of the Ground Software Development team, contributing directly to a project that monitors, schedules, and operates a constellation of satellites. Your work will span development, optimization, and process adherence within an Agile framework.

• Collaborate to Develop and Enhance Software: You’ll work collaboratively with your team to develop and enhance software specifically related to the SDA (Space Development Agency) project. This involves active participation in coding, testing, and integrating new features and functionalities that support satellite operations.
• Assist in Developing Optimized Code: You’ll assist in developing optimized code for both scalability and performance
  . This ensures that the software can handle increasing workloads efficiently and operates with high responsiveness, which is critical for systems monitoring and scheduling a constellation of satellites.
• Work within Agile/Scrum Framework: You’ll operate effectively within the Agile/Scrum framework for software development. This includes active participation in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring iterative development and rapid feedback cycles. Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite is desired for managing agile workflows.
• Support Build Environment Efforts: You’ll provide essential support for efforts in creating and/or maintaining build environments for software products. This ensures that the necessary tools, configurations, and processes are in place for compiling, linking, and packaging software applications consistently and reliably.
• Assist in Planning and Executing Software Releases: You’ll work within team objectives to assist in planning and executing software releases according to stakeholder and program schedules and budgets. This involves coordinating release activities, managing dependencies, and ensuring that software deployments are completed on time and…