Ground Software Engineer

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world.

We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

* Please note, this position is contingent upon program award.*

The Ground Software Engineer designs, develops, integrates, and tests software for ground-based mission systems supporting DoD programs. This role focuses on C++ (primary), with additional work in C#, Python, and scripting for tools and automation. Engineers typically perform both development and integration/test activities, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust, secure, and user-focused ground applications and services.

• Design, develop, and maintain ground software applications and services primarily in C++, with additional work in C# and Python/scripting as needed.
• Implement features for mission operations, visualization, data processing, and system control in alignment with program requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code backed by coding standards and peer reviews.

• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests; participate directly in integration and test events (highly valued).
• Use Git Lab, Jira, and related tools to manage source code, track defects, and validate changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across software components, services, and external interfaces.
• Assist in optimizing application performance, scalability, and reliability in operational environments.

• Diagnose and resolve software issues reported from test labs or operational environments.
• Analyze logs, traces, and metrics to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Document issues and resolutions, and contribute to continuous improvement of test and support processes.
• Collaborate with systems, test, cybersecurity, and operations teams to refine requirements and design solutions.
• Participate in agile development processes (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and provide accurate task estimates and updates.
• Contribute to user-focused design and usability improvements where applicable.

• Create and maintain technical documentation including design artifacts, API/interface descriptions, and test procedures.
• Ensure compliance with software development standards, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Support audits, reviews, and technical interchange meetings as needed.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience:
  • Entry-level to mid-career roles available (approximately 1–8+ years of software engineering experience).
  • Integration and test experience is particularly valuable and strongly preferred.
• Required Skills:
  • Proficiency in C++ for application or service development.
  • Experience with at least one additional language: C# and/or Python (scripting for tools, automation, or data processing).
  • Experience with Git-based version control and Git Lab or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with agile development practices and issue tracking using tools such as Jira.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, especially in integration/test environments.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities in cross-functional, technical environments.
  • Ability to work full-time in either an on-site secure facility or approved remote environment, as defined by the role.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  • Experience with:
    • Integration and system-level testing, including automated test frameworks.
    • Confluence or similar tools for documentation…