Job ID 17726
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a software engineer to become a part of our team. We are the world leaders in developing frameworks that support high speed image processing and distribution of image products. Our team implements an iterative software development methodology, providing solutions to our customer at regular intervals. Candidates should possess familiarity in one or more of the following areas: software design, real-time processing, APIs, signal processing, GPU processing, AI, graphics, data visualization, and database design.At the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), we support a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including: 

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style—every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hours
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering field
• 5 years of experience in software development (3 with MS degree)
• 1 years leading a technical team
• Work experience in requirements development and analysis
• Expert object-oriented design approach
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold a US government security clearance

• Experience in at least one or more of the following languages: C#, C 17, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and DotNET,
• Write clean, consistent, and well-documented code
• Design, document, develop and analyze complex and difficult software programs
• Experience with software test methodologies (unit, integration, etc.)
• Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps concepts
• Experience with system level integration
• Experience defining and tracking software requirements as well as requirements verification
• Use of version control software, ticketing and documentation tools (such as Bitbucket, JIRA and Confluence)
• Familiarity recognizing and utilizing software design patterns
• Ability to implement dependency management strategies
• Proficient in DevSecOps pipeline activities: software build, test, and deployment to production

• Experience presenting technical material to large groups
• Experience and/or familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and .NET Core
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD components

• Familiarity with SonarQube, Trufflehog, PyLint, ESLint, Clang-Tidy Hadolint, Anchore, Twistlock, OWASP ZAP
• Familiarity with Terraform
• Familiarity with Ansible

• Experience with micro services architecture and/or message-based application design
• Experience with satellite flight or ground systems

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet