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Senior Java Software Engineer (Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA)

Trusted Space
Aurora, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Summary
Position Title: Senior Java Software Engineer
Position ID: TA248
Location(s): On-site; Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph

Job Description
Trusted Space is seeking a Sr. Software Developer with a Bachelor's degree or higher and 10 years' experience to join our team. Candidates will design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications. The ideal candidate has experience with the Java programming language, object-oriented design, debugging, and optimizing complex systems, and works effectively in a collaborative, agile development environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supports program objectives to include software development in a collaborative agile environment.
  • Works with users to define existing or new system scope and objectives. Provides analytical support and technical advice during the conceptualization, development, and implementation phases.
  • Assists in the review and evaluation of systems and software for adherence to government or commercial directives, standards, guidelines, and criteria concerning software safety and systems safety.
  • Able to lead small high performing team of developers across the full software development lifecycle.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 10 years in software engineering or related experience.
  • 5 years of experience with Java for production level software.
  • Experience with the Java Spring Framework.
  • Experience with messaging frameworks (e.g. Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Ability to work in both Windows and Linux environments.
  • An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 certification, including CompTIA Security or CISSP, within 6 months of start date.

Desired Skills and Experience
  • Familiarity with Agile Methodology.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines (e.g. Jenkins).
  • Familiarity with database technologies (e.g. MongoDB).
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite.
  • Security CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification.
  • Knowledgeable in satellite systems, ground-based mission systems or mission operations.

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $200,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits
Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

About Trusted Space
Trusted Space is the premier provider of trusted autonomy and battlespace management software solutions enabling machine speed sensing, sense making, decision making, and acting for critical space and intelligence missions. Our portfolio includes trusted autonomy software products, real-time image processing capabilities, advanced space mission engineering services, and space operations & training solutions. We empower government and commercial customers to achieve mission superiority in space reconnaissance & surveillance, dynamic space operations, space-based ISR, and ground/command & control (C2) systems.

Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule - to treat others as we want to be treated - Trusted Space fosters a culture of innovation, mission-focus, agility, and technical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world-class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all we do. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers to provide solutions to their most difficult national security and intelligence challenges.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

DISCLAIMER: Trusted Space, LLC only uses the respective domains of trustedspace.com and trustedspace.us for official contact and any other domains are likely a scam and do not originate from our company. Trusted Space will never ask a candidate for access or pass codes to personal accounts including e-mails, bank accounts, CashApp, Paypal, Venmo, etc.

This is a full time position

Salary : $130,000 - $200,000

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