Senior Software Engineer- Active TS/SCI only

Senior Software Engineer – Subject Matter Expert

Position ID: 173

Location: Chantilly, VA

Who We Are

Trusted Space builds solutions both on the ground and in space. Our solutions provide advanced capabilities supporting missions vital to our Nation’s defense, intelligence, and science sectors. Our diverse talented staff of scientists, engineers, and business professionals support critical missions including Space Domain Awareness, Battlespace Awareness & Decision Support, Space Exploration & Science, and the establishment of core Space Infrastructure.

Our Culture

As a customer-focused service provider, Trusted Space values it’s employees and clients. We live by our values; central to this principle is the concept to treat others as you would like other to treat you. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all that we do. Each day, we seek to be better than the previous day, embracing our journey to Excellence. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers on their greatest challenges.

Job Description

Trusted Space is seeking a Software Developer with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 15+ years’ experience to join our team.

Works with emerging service and distributed computing technologies for satellite situational awareness (SSA) data processing and distribution.

Supports a program building and operating a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Indications and Warning (I&W) system that establishes a repository of resident space objects (RSOs), finds RSOs of interest, and provides data to ground operators.

Receives direction in the development and/or modification of computer-based scientific, technical, and business software systems.

Uses expertise to design develop, code, test, and debug software. Perform software analysis, architecture, engineering, and integration services at the unit, module, and system levels.

Performs Java software development modules with techniques such as event-driven or state-driven programming, error logging, and exception handling.

Assists in the review and evaluation of systems and software for adherence to government or commercial directives, standards, guidelines, and criteria concerning software safety and systems safety.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

15+ years in software engineering or related experience

An active TS/SCI clearance the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Must be proficient in with Java (Model, Entity, Data Transfer Object (DTO), Data Access (DAO))

Experience with the Spring framework

Software design and development experience with cloud architecture to include using containers (Docker).

Experience developing software on Unix-based operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux.

Experience with JUnit test creation, Remote Debugging (JDWP) and Spring Framework - MapStruct Annotations

Experience with a relational database, such as PostgreSQL, (understand queries and commands)

Experience working with Linux distributions and how to use commands and navigation

Experience with Messaging like ActiveMQ and Camel Route

Working knowledge of web application basics like HTTP, HTML, REST, and WebSocket

Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and GIT

Desired Skills

Proficient in at least one scripting language such as Python or Perl

Familiar with web server configuration on NGINX, Apache, or similar

Familiar with Microservices, Containerization, and Kubernetes

Experience using AWS as a developer

Experience in using build/deploy tools such as Jenkins and Ansible

Experience working in an Agile environment

Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification or working toward certification

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is up to $251,500. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, Inc. considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits: Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our Agile & Innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

Trusted Space, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

Trusted Space, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.