Software Developer — Satellite Program — TS/SCI with CI Poly

Job overview

The Software Developer — Satellite Program — TS/SCI with CI Poly role is onsite full-time in Alexandria, VA. The salary range is $150,000–$200,000 per year. The developer supports a satellite program’s ground software and mission-critical space systems. Blue Sky Innovators provides professional services to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community programs. The role develops and maintains Python ground software across the software lifecycle, working with engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into reliable software. It also supports integration, testing, documentation, defect resolution, and program milestones.

What you'll do

• Develop, test, and maintain Python ground software components
• translate mission requirements with systems engineers, program managers, and government customers
• support design, implementation, integration, testing, and deployment
• participate in code reviews, unit testing, and verification and validation
• troubleshoot defects and anomalies
• prepare technical documentation
• coordinate cross-functional program milestones and delivery schedules
• follow software development standards and mission assurance practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

blue sky innovators

software developer

satellite program

ts/sci

ci polygraph

alexandria va

python

ground software

mission operations

onsite

$150k–$200k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) contribution.

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, and at least five years of flight software development experience.

About the employer

Blue Sky Innovators is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.