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Software Engineer

Serco

Full Time
Mid Level
85k-142k
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Software Engineer (Journeyman) at Serco will provide software support for the sustainment and modernization of the US Space Force Satellite Control Network (SCN). This role involves performing software sustainment engineering using Agile Software Development to support highly reliable telemetry, tracking, command, communication, and control for over 170 DoD, NRO, civil, and allied satellites. The position is based in Colorado Springs and offers an opportunity to make an impact in a defense-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform software studies to find replacements for existing mission software
  • Perform trade studies and proof of concept development and testing
  • Develop new software release processes
  • Review, analyze, and modify programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging, and installing to support application systems
  • Consult with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives
  • Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases
  • Analyze and coordinate infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs through demonstrations, proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing
  • Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
  • Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code
  • Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming
  • Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures
  • Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, and investigating problem areas
  • Support testing by writing and executing automated test scripts and unit tests

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain an active secret security clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts with 3 years of related experience
  • Experience in software development using Java, C, and/or C++
  • Experience in at least one of the following: Linux, Unix, Pearl/Python
  • Testing/Scripting experience
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%

Nice to Have

  • An active Secret clearance or higher
  • Experience writing and executing test scripts
  • Experience on DoD programs and interaction with government stakeholders, with SCN experience being a plus
  • Experience using COTS tools such as VersionOne, GitHub, SharePoint, Fortify
  • Experience writing custom simulations
  • Agile Software Development experience
  • Agile certifications (software development oriented)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range from $85,032.41 to $141,720.69, depending on experience and responsibilities
  • Serco benefits package (details available at https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco)

Working at Serco

Serco Inc. is part of the Serco Group, with over 9,000 employees across North America, working in Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. The company aims to make an impact daily, delivering vital services efficiently while increasing customer satisfaction. Serco values contributions from all employees and fosters a workplace where individuals can find their place and make a difference.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 7, 2025
Salary85k-142k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

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About Serco

Website

serco.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Industry

Facilities Support Services

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