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Software Engineer

Serco

Full Time
Mid Level
85k-142k
13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Serco is seeking a Software Engineer (Journeyman) to support the sustainment and modernization of the US Space Force Satellite Control Network (SCN). The role involves providing software support for highly reliable telemetry, tracking, command, communication, and control systems used by various satellites across the globe, supporting mission and non-mission systems using Agile Software Development in Colorado Springs.

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
  • Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
  • Document and demonstrate solutions through 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
  • Support testing by writing and executing automated test scripts and unit tests

Requirements

  • The ability to obtain an active secret security clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts and 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
  • The ability to travel on occasion 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 - SCN experience is a plus
  • Experience using COTS tools: VersionOne, GitHub, SharePoint, Fortify
  • Writing custom simulations
  • Experience with Agile Software Development
  • Agile certifications (software development oriented)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Arts
  • 3 years of related experience

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range from $85,032.41 to $141,720.69
  • 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, serving defense, citizen services, transportation, and federal agencies. The company emphasizes making an impact every day, delivering vital services efficiently, and fostering a workplace where every contribution matters. Serco values diversity, inclusion, and providing opportunities for growth and impact across various roles and locations.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 7, 2025
Salary85k-142k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

About Serco

Website

serco.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Industry

Facilities Support Services

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