Temporary/CasualTechnology

Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

EncodeEl Segundo, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 9, 2026

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

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeTemporary/Casual

Work modeHybrid

LocationEl Segundo, CA, United States

Posted2 weeks ago

DockerSQLAgileC++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 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