Software Systems Engineer

Job Overview

Position Type:
Software Systems Engineer

Location:

El Segundo, CA
Hourly rate: $106.29
Contractor benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

Our team creates the software tools and services for the world's highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with space customers in the development of the next generation ground systems. This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools. Our team works within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment;

integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities. Your skills and interests will be matched to available roles within the program IPT inclusive of Product Owner and Team Lead. This senior position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities.

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.
• Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a Dev Sec Ops  environment. Support software development activities and integrate completed software components into a fully functional software system.
• Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.
• Perform day-to-day activities in the areas of Product Owner/Technical Leadership, Architecture, Design and Direction of software product(s).
• Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience.
• Requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
• 5+ years of experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems.
• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects.
• 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with Flight Dynamics / Orbital Analysis or Satellite Management Systems or Ground control management.
• Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.

• Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL/No
  
  SQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in Git Lab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
• Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test – FQT, Factory Acceptance Test – FAT, Site Acceptance Test – SAT).
• Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance.

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.