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Satellite Ground Systems Software Developer - Aurora, CO - TS/SCI

SOC

Aurora, CO
Contract
Senior
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Satellite Ground Systems Software Developer needed for a contract to hire opportunity with SOC's client to work on-site in Aurora, CO. The role involves working with advanced software technologies, satellite ground system technologies, and modern development practices within a defense context.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work on satellite ground system technologies including command & telemetry, flight dynamics, planning and scheduling, and spacecraft operations.
  • Apply software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects.
  • Utilize advanced software technologies such as multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design.
  • Implement modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Experience developing object-oriented software using Java and C++.
  • Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket.
  • An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with some area of satellite ground system software such as mission management, vehicle planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics.
  • Experience leading software teams.
  • Software development lifecycle experience using the SAFe Agile methodology.
  • Experience developing software using Python.
  • Experience with software integration, cloud architecture, infrastructure/platform as a service, microservices, containerization, and web-based systems.
  • Experience with AMMP, Cucumber, GIT, Khaos (M2C2 FD), Kubernetes, Oracle, Postgres, SonarQube, Weblogic, WIGS/Angular.
  • Experience with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes.
  • Experience working with full stack development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
  • 8 years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance.

Benefits & Perks

  • Estimated pay range from $59.50 to $85.00 per hour.

Working at SOC

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 27, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeContract
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About SOC

Website

soc-usa.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Aurora, CO

Industry

Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services

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