Software Engineer

12 month contract 
Top Secret Clearance 
90-110hr - Seal Beach, CA

Position Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services.
• Support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system.
• Lead the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment.
• Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Support the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
• Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization.
• Work effectively in ambiguous environments and self-direct work as needed.


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Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
• Active Top Secret or DoD Top Secret clearance 
• 3+ years of experience in software development for space systems and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing.
• 3+ years of experience with software development using Python, Java, TypeScript, or FastAPI


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting open-source software development projects.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs.
• 5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization.
• 5+ years of experience with open-source software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance.
• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, Mission Planning, Ground Systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
• 5+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL)
• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
• 3+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and with DevOps methodologies.