Why this role stands out
As a Senior Software Engineer at Encode, you'll drive the architecture and development of critical command and control software solutions within a dynamic DevSecOps environment, offering significant opportunities for technical leadership and career advancement. This hybrid role is ideal for experienced engineers with a strong background in systems engineering and a passion for complex, high-impact projects, who are eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology while enjoying work-life balance. Apply now to leverage your expertise and grow within a reputable organization.
Quick overview
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 of Product Owner/Technical Leadership, Architecture, Design and Direction of software product(s)
- 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 from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience
- Requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
- 5+ years of experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
- 3+ years of experience leading software development projects
- 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
- Experience with Flight Dynamics / Orbital Analysis or Satellite Management Systems or Ground control management Preferred kills:
- Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead
- 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.
- 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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