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Software Engineer-Systems with Security Clearance

EncodeEl Segundo, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in cutting-edge Command and Control software development within a hybrid environment that offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to lead impactful projects. If you possess strong software engineering skills, enjoy agile methodologies, and are ready to contribute to high-performance systems, this role is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise and make a real difference.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
El Segundo, CA, United States
Posted
1 week ago
DockerSQLScrumAgileC++JavaKafkaKubernetesPython

Job Description

Position Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.
  • Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment. Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system.
  • Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.
  • Perform day-to-day activities in the areas Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead.
  • Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing
  • 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
  • 3+ years of experience leading software development projects
  • 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
  • Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies
  • Requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance Preferred Skills:
  • Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs.
  • Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
  • Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).
  • Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
  • Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
  • Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)
  • Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance.

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