Aerospace Software Engineer

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Blacklynx, a Jacobs company, is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer Lead to join our dynamic team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, and implementation of space mission architecture models. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the successful integration and performance of these systems.

• Contributes to implementing a group of tasks associated with projects, programs or functions.
• Expected to execute and complete assigned tasks or assignments.
• Contributes to achievement of project or assignment objectives and outcomes.
• May provide technical/functional guidance and support to other team members as needed.
• Works with teammates and occasionally vendors, contractors, customers and/or partners.
• Proactively communicates status to team lead.
• Seeks ways to learn and understand customer mission and needs and applies technical/functional knowledge to produce high quality work.
• Meets deadlines and identifies issues that may impact customer support.
• Develop and implement space mission architecture simulations.
• Develop, and implement software to host operational algorithms and evaluate their efficacy.
• Ensure models and tools are vigorously tested and validated.
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure system requirements are met.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Go, Java, Python
• Proficiency with Git and the Atlassian tool suite (Bitbucket, Jira, …)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Experience with scheduling problems
• Knowledge of Space Based collection phenomenologies (RF, EOIR, SAR, …)
• Knowledge of spacecraft orbits and attitudes

Clearance is not required to start but you must be willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Full‑time

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