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Software Development Engineer

Red Cedar Ventures
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
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Established in 2023, Freedom Space Technologies, Inc. (Freedom Space) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ATLAS Space Operations, Inc., the leading Ground Software as a Service™ (GSaaS) provider. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, Freedom Space is purpose-built to address the unique requirements of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) by contributing to the advancement of National Security Space capabilities.

Job Description:

Our innovative approach to satellite communications leverages the cloud-hosted Freedom® Software Platform and its global antenna network to achieve its mission of securing space access anytime, anywhere. As a Software Development Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in developing a complex ground system for the United States Space Force and other U.S. Government customers.

YOU MUST POSSESS OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR A TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.

Responsibilities:

  • Achieve expertise in the existing Freedom Platform codebase
  • Develop new software features and maintain existing code
  • Conduct peer reviews with focus on quality assurance and security
  • Practice strong code coverage through unit and integration testing
  • Show potential to champion new software projects for system enhancement
  • Build the codebase with consideration for security, maintainability, and employability
  • Support Operations in anomaly investigations and on-call duties
  • Write excellent customer-facing software documentation
  • Write code adhering to security best practices (e.g. OWASP Top 10)
  • Eliminate coding vulnerabilities (e.g. SQL injection, buffer overflows)
  • Regularly assess third-party libraries and tools for known vulnerabilities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Excellent programming skills in Java, Rust, Python, or other languages
  • 1-3 years of experience in software development
  • Experience interfacing with various data sources: SQL, NoSQL, RESTful APIs
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Familiarity with satellite communications concepts and methods
  • Possess or be eligible for a Top-Secret Clearance

Location:

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Occasional travel may be required

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible time off policy

Additional Notes:

  • Military veterans and spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

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ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. is a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. We encourage all qualified veterans, members of the National Guard or Reserves, and military spouses to apply for this job posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

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