Software Engineer (MUST HAVE ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE)

ChiptonRoss is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO.

Required qualifications (skills/experience:

• 9 years of experience
• 9 years' experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing.
• 9 years of development experience using Python.
• 9 years' experience with JavaScript (e.g., Angular, JQuery).
• 9 years' experience working with TypeScript.

Position Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.
• Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products.
• Develops, maintains, enhances and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations.
• Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.
• Debugs and resolves issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.
• Handles user inquiries, troubleshoots technical issues and user feedback analysis.
• Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.
• Develops, establishes, monitors and improves software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
• Executes and documents software research and development projects. Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.
• Performs software project management activities and software supplier management functions.
• Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards.
• Leads, develops and maintains requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services.
• Leads support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system.
• Leads the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment.
• Builds, architects, and consumes APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
• Leads code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Leads the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
• Advocates for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization.
• Works effectively in ambiguous environments, provide mentoring, leadership to team and self-direct work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired skills/experience):

• Accredited Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in software development, utilizing modern methodologies on government programs.
• 5 years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization.
• 5 years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test.
• 5 years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL).
• 3 years with Java and FastAPI (Python API) languages.
• In-depth knowledge of Command and Control (C2) systems, mission planning, ground systems, and real-time application requirements.
• Strong experience using CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.

Required Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• PhD 4 years' related work experience
• Master 7 years' related work experience
• In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Work hours:

• Full-Time/First Shift
• 7am-3:30pm

Additional information:

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Join Chipton-Ross, one of the nation's leading staffing firms supporting the aerospace, defense, engineering, and technology industries.