Software Engineer

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Software Developer Job Description

We are seeking a talented Software Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and implementation of innovative algorithms for tracking, image processing, and data fusion. You will design and build robust software systems for sensor control and mission operations, prototype and deploy containerized applications to cloud, on-premise, and edge computing environments. Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and field operators to translate mission needs into working software.

Write and maintain high-quality, well-tested, and observable code with clear documentation. Contribute to architecture planning, technical discussions, and code reviews to ensure a scalable and maintainable codebase. Engage in requirement gathering and refinement with cross-disciplinary stakeholders and operate with self-sufficiency and ownership, managing your time and priorities with minimal oversight.

• Develop and implement innovative algorithms for tracking, image processing, and data fusion.

• Design and build robust software systems for sensor control and mission operations.

• Prototype and deploy containerized applications to cloud, on-premise, and edge computing environments.

• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and field operators to translate mission needs into working software.

• Write and maintain high-quality, well-tested, and observable code with clear documentation.

• Contribute to architecture planning, technical discussions, and code reviews.

• Engage in requirement gathering and refinement with cross-disciplinary stakeholders.

• Operate with self-sufficiency and ownership, managing your time and priorities with minimal oversight.

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.

• Proficiency in Python, C++, or C (7/10 proficiency).

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

• Experience developing in both cloud-based and self-hosted environments.

• Experience with distributed systems and messaging technologies.

• 3 years of experience with both SQL and No
  
  SQL databases.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Ability to obtain a secret clearance.

• Experience with sensor systems, astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and space domain awareness.

• Experience with mission-critical software development.

• Experience with rapid prototyping and production-grade development.

• Professional experience in architecture planning and technical discussions.

This role requires on-site work five days a week from 8 am to 4 pm. The dress code is casual, typically jeans and a polo. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative space technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment that values growth, creativity, and well-being. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, healthcare plans, HSA, life insurance, generous paid time off, relocation assistance for qualified candidates, and tuition reimbursement for continued education and skill development.

This is a Permanent position based out of Las Vegas, NV.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

I have the company benefits and the relocation packages in PDF on hand.

This is a fully onsite position in Las Vegas,NV.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 29, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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