Space Software Engineer; Clearable Security Clearance

Position: Space Software Engineer (Clearable) with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Space Software Engineer to support the development of ground-based software systems for satellite operations. This role focuses on building scalable backend services and APIs that enable communication with large constellations of satellites. The ideal candidate is a strong Python developer with cloud experience in AWS and a background in building high-performance, distributed systems. No prior satellite experience is required.

Locations to Work From (Hybrid Remote):
* Denver, CO;
Los Angeles, CA;
San Francisco, CA;
Seattle, WA;
Washington, DC. Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain backend software supporting satellite ground operations.
* Build and manage APIs to control, monitor, and interact with satellite systems.
* Integrate applications with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS, EKS, and Fargate.
* Optimize system performance, scalability, cost efficiency, and security across cloud environments.
* Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, implement features, and resolve technical issues.
* Support CI/CD pipelines, Dev Sec Ops  processes, and infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform.
* Contribute to software architecture design and system improvements.
* Prototype and integrate AI/ML or generative AI capabilities where applicable.
* Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles with frontend and backend teams.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
* 3+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software development.
* Strong programming experience in Python .
* Experience developing APIs and working with Graph

QL or RESTful services.
* Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, etc.).
* Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
* Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.
* Experience using Git-based version control platforms (Git Hub or Git Lab).
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical teams.
* Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Preferred:
* Experience integrating AI/ML APIs or platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar.
* Familiarity with real-time data systems and distributed architectures.
* Experience contributing across backend, Dev Sec Ops , and system architecture domains. Compensation:
* Pay range: $130,000 - $180,000 (Based on years of relevant experience) Benefits:
* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave. Application Period:
Opens on 06/16/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-NJ1 #LI-Hybrid