Senior Network Software Engineer II - Secret Clearance

Description

The company is an end-to-end space company that designs and builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The Space Systems team has supported more than 1,700 missions, from interplanetary exploration and in-space manufacturing to national security and defense work. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.

The team builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads, and subsystems such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, and radios.

This role is based in the Littleton, CO office and reports to the Head of Flight Software. You will work with a team of engineers on the flagship efforts for Space-to-Space Communications, Space-to-Ground Communications, Payload Software, and Data Security.

You will manage software development for embedded systems and government programs, so prior experience doing the same is needed. Secure network systems knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser communication devices across a spacecraft constellation.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors so they build and test an integrated system successfully.
• Work directly with subcontractors, consultants, and internal engineering teams to build and maintain product development plans, report progress, and hit delivery milestones.
• Design and develop simulation and test approaches for constellation networking.
• Define KPIs for contractors and internal development teams.
• Set the delivery rhythm for subcontractors so they provide feature drops to the program.
• Build and maintain staffing plans with senior leadership.
• Plan major integration points and testing across teams.
• Set up practices for gathering feedback and making improvements.
• Create and maintain software development standards and procedures so every deliverable is high quality and meets customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering, or a similar technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network software.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience using Jira to manage software development.
• Experience with systems engineering methods, including systems trades, requirements management, performance characterization, and interface management.
• Active Secret security clearance, with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to program requirements.
• Nice to have: Master's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical engineering, or another technical field.
• Nice to have: Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Nice to have: An ownership mindset, a drive to build lasting systems, and a willingness to spot gaps, plan fixes, and bring stakeholders in to close them.
• Nice to have: Experience with SDA NEBULA architectures.
• Nice to have: Experience with cyber security controls.
• Nice to have: Experience with encryption.
• Nice to have: Experience leading a team that uses agile methods.
• Nice to have: Project management certifications such as PMP or APMP.
• Nice to have: A proactive, systemic approach to finding and fixing problems.
• Nice to have: Proficiency with project and engineering management tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Nice to have: Experience with Docker.
• Nice to have: Experience with Kubernetes.
• Nice to have: Experience with DevSecOps.
• Nice to have: Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Nice to have: Strong communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships.
• Nice to have: RF and spacecraft experience.

Conditions

The role involves long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

The base pay range for Colorado is $130,000 - $175,000 USD, shown under the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final pay depends on individual qualifications and experience.

For US offices: To comply with ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful U.S. permanent resident, a refugee or asylee lawfully admitted to the U.S., or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce, as applicable.

For New Zealand offices: Background checks, including nationality checks, will run before any offer is made. You must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated under ITAR. You may be ineligible if you are not a citizen of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a NATO member country, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.

Benefits

• You may be eligible for company stock or cash incentives, and you can buy discounted stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan options.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Other discounts and perks.