Senior Software Engineer — Satellite Systems Software Architect

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer — Satellite Systems Software Architect role is onsite in Denver, Colorado. The stated salary is $135,000–$205,000 per year. The role supports the Satellite Systems team and integration of ground software into a government ground system infrastructure; the partner develops spacecraft and satellite systems for government, commercial, and international customers. The engineer develops, integrates, tests, and maintains mission-critical satellite ground software. The role guides features through the software lifecycle and collaborates with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to meet system requirements and project goals.

What you'll do

• Develop, integrate, and test satellite systems software with customers and vendors
• support command, control, monitoring, and telemetry software
• guide features from requirements through design, implementation, and testing
• interface with customers, suppliers, users, and technical personnel
• oversee software design, development, test, delivery, and maintenance
• use DevSecOps and Agile practices
• troubleshoot, conduct code reviews, and improve code quality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

satellite systems

software architect

denver co

set development

ground software

satellite integration

command and control

telemetry

devsecops

agile

c/c++

secret clearance

$135k–$205k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience, with substitutions described in the posting. A Secret security clearance must be obtained and maintained. Preferred experience includes satellite systems, C/C++ in embedded Linux, DevOps/CI/CD, and satellite frameworks.

About the employer

SET Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.