Principal Software Development Analyst (GAITS) (26-386)

Description

The company's Missile Defense Integration group in Colorado Springs, CO, is hiring a mid-level software developer, listed as Principal Software Development Analyst (GAITS) (26-386), for a C2BMC product team based in Colorado Springs and at Schriever SFB.

C2BMC is the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications program within the Missile Defense System. It lets the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battles as they unfold, and control networked sensors and weapons to meet global and regional goals. It is also needed for ground and flight tests of current and future missile defense capabilities.

You will be given work suited to your experience and can expect guidance from mentors to build your skills as needed.

Relocation assistance is not provided. The role requires on-site work with no remote option. Travel is 10% of the time. Top Secret clearance is required to start.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real-world data on Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness.
• Build and finish features and stories tied to program objectives as part of an Agile Scrum team.
• Create new algorithms and tools that make use of data effectively.
• Update existing algorithms and tools when new data arrives.
• Take part in technical reviews and contribute to briefing packages.

Requirements

• List your current security clearance and any IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university plus 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree in a related field plus 3 years of relevant work experience. Nine years of relevant work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Hold a current, active, in-scope Government-issued Top Secret clearance at the time you apply. It must be sufficient to start the process of being read into SCI.
• Have experience with MATLAB or similar languages such as Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Have experience in systems analysis, software verification, or model-based analysis of complex defense-grade C2, sensor, or weapon systems.
• Have contributed to authoritative analysis reports for large-scale, real-time systems covering performance, reliability, and functional behavior.
• Understand systems and software engineering processes, principles, and lifecycles.
• Have experience with the Linux command line, Bash scripting, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins.
• Communicate well in writing and verbally.

Conditions

Work is on-site in Colorado Springs, CO, and at Schriever SFB, with no remote options.

Relocation assistance is not available.

Top Secret clearance is required to start.

Travel is 10% of the time.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shorter or longer depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, flexible benefits you can tailor to your own and your family's needs, including health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and flexible work arrangements.
• Base pay range of $103,600.00 to $155,400.00, based on scope of role, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Depending on the role, possible eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary annual bonus tied to individual contributions and company results.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, company-paid holidays, and PTO for vacation and personal business.