Software Engineer III

willough30
6 days ago
3 min read

Full-time Contract Position – Englewood, CO

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits

The Company Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position As a Software Engineer at the company, you will work in an agile, collaborative environment to design, develop, and improve cutting-edge software solutions. You will leverage your expertise to define, develop, test, certify, and optimize software for a diverse range of applications, from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems to highly integrated aircraft and space exploration technologies.

Your responsibilities include coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting software and systems throughout the development lifecycle. As part of the team, you will play a key role in the design and development of new software products, ensuring their success from concept to implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and develop cutting-edge software products for a range of systems, including mission payloads, electronic systems, aircraft, and space exploration technologies
Collaborate in an agile environment with cross-functional teams to ensure successful software development and integration
Define and implement software architecture to meet the specific requirements of advanced aerospace and mission-critical systems
Code, debug, test, and troubleshoot software throughout the full product development lifecycle
Perform rigorous testing and certification of software to ensure reliability, security, and performance standards
Continuously improve software systems by identifying and resolving issues during all phases of development
Support software integration with hardware components and ensure seamless performance across integrated systems
Contribute to the design and development of innovative software solutions that drive technological advancements in aerospace and space exploration

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related discipline
Typically, 6 or more years of relevant experience
Expertise in developing software for defense, aerospace, and space systems
Proven ability to design and develop software for mission-critical applications and small mission computers
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Software and Mission Hardware Experience – Hands-on experience with UAS software and integration with mission hardware
Familiarity with STANAG, UCI, and COT Protocols – Knowledge of military and aerospace communication standards and protocols
Proficiency in C++ and C# Development – Strong coding skills in C++ and C# for building reliable and high-performance software systems
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Expertise – Experience using Cameo for MBSE and designing system architectures
Solid background in database design, development, and integration
Familiarity with tools like Make, Maven, CMake, and others for building and compiling software
Expertise with test frameworks such as JUnit, GoogleTest, and other automated testing tools
Experience using tools like Atlassian JIRA and GitHub for managing software development processes
Proficiency in working with Linux, Windows, and Embedded Systems environments

Work Environment

On-site position located in Englewood, Colorado

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $50-$63, with additional benefits

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.