Experienced Software Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a senior‑level Software Engineer to deliver software development expertise to Government programs with our C4

ISR Division. This role serves as a key technical resource to the Government customer and provides hands‑on guidance for a team working with the customer’s in‑development software—providing clarification of technical details to both technical and non‑technical people, identifying gaps, and driving practical improvements. The selected candidate must understand the customer’s vision and support the team in evaluating the system’s ability to meet customer requirements, program objectives, and mission needs.

• 15+ years of relevant software engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, engineering, or a related field, or an additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience guiding technical execution across a software team (e.g., senior engineer, technical lead, or similar role).
• Strong software engineering skills in C++, Python, Java, web development, and/or scripting (deep expertise in at least one; working proficiency in others).
• Strong understanding of software system design, development, integration, deployment, testing, and sustainment.
• Proven experience with software development processes including revision control, peer reviews, documentation standards, and quality gates.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences clearly and respectfully enabling understanding.
• Strong professional presence in complex environments with many stakeholders with the ability to navigate competing priorities and build alignment.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and judgment under ambiguity with the ability to operate independently while elevating team performance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and all required program/customer access approvals.
• Must be willing and able to travel, up to 25%, as required by the program.

• Experience with automated deployments and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Open Shift).
• Experience with data streaming / messaging technologies (e.g., gRPC, Kafka, ZeroMQ).
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• Experience with Agile development frameworks.
• Familiarity with DoW mission operations networks.
• Familiarity with DoW cybersecurity standards and procedures.
• Active Security Clearance.

• $141,000 - $197,000
  • Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience.