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Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Job Description
Join an innovative team working on a new program aimed at enhancing deep space radar capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a project that provides 24/7, all-weather capabilities with higher sensitivity, better accuracy, increased capacity, and more agile tracking than current radar systems. The program also enables tracking of objects at geosynchronous earth orbit altitudes and monitoring launches to these altitudes.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement software solutions for distributed radar systems using Java, C , or Python.
- Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and integrating services across multi-site radar environments.
- Engage in UI/UX development to enhance system interfaces.
- Apply System of System (SoS) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) design patterns.
- Work with Enterprise Service Bus technologies, such as Kafka.
- Conduct software requirements decomposition and system design using UML/SysML and Cameo.
- Ensure the software design meets verification standards, including acceptance, testing, and functional requirements.
Essential Skills
- Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's in Science, 3 years with a Master's in Science, or 1 year with a PhD for Level 3/Principal positions.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's in Science, 6 years with a Master's in Science, or 4 years with a PhD for Level 4/Sr. Principal positions.
- Proficiency in Java, C , and Python.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with UI/UX development and system design using UML/SysML.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and requirements decomposition.
- Experience with Enterprise Service Bus (Kafka).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Digital Signal Processing.
- Experience with Radar Signal Processing.
Work Environment
The position offers a hybrid work schedule supporting a radar program. Employees will follow a 9/80 schedule, with remote work on alternating Fridays. The work location is conveniently situated near the COS Airport at the COCO-1 building. No base work is required.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Colorado Springs,CO.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $60 - $80