Principal Software Engineer, Space Operations & Data Integration

Job Description

Principal Software Engineer, Space Operations & Data Integration

Job ID: PRIN-SWENG-SPACE-1534139

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, CO. This is not a remote position.

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.

Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit

Where Innovation Powers Impact

Ready to turn your expertise into impact? Welcome to Bluestaq.

About Bluestaq

At Bluestaq, we're not just another tech company-we're a mission-driven team of innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration, defense systems, global alliances, government initiatives, healthcare advancements, or commercial breakthroughs, our work spans industries that shape the future. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A nod to our roots-"blue" (military shorthand for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack).

Recognized Excellence

We don't just talk about excellence-we deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorado's Best Workplaces. Whether we're supporting national security, enabling healthcare advancements, or driving commercial innovation, we're committed to building data management solutions that matter.

Why Colorado Springs?

Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).

Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).

Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as America's Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.

Active Lifestyle Hub - Top 5 for hiking and fitness, blending outdoor recreation and wellness (2022).

Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry, scaly, and feathery friends.

Women's Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025), highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.

Join the Mission

Ready to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries? At Bluestaq, we engineer secure, scalable data ecosystems for space, defense, healthcare, and beyond. Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges, protect the world's most valuable data, and build what's next. Let's make extraordinary possible - together.

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer with space operations experience to support data integration and operational analytics for Satellite Communications and Space Operations. This role will focus on working closely with customers to understand mission and data needs, ensuring effective data ingestion into the Unified Data Library (UDL) to enhance operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a software development, data engineering, and mission-focused analytics background and is passionate about enabling data-driven space operations.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to identify data gaps, operational requirements, and opportunities to optimize Unified Data Library (UDL) capabilities.

Develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines for structured and unstructured data from various space operations sources.

Utilize REST APIs, Python, and JavaScript to integrate mission-critical data streams into the UDL.

Automate data aggregation, transformation, and visualization processes to enhance space situational awareness.

Implement cloud-based and on-premise solutions to support real-time and historical data analysis for SDA, SATCOM, and electromagnetic interference operations.

Work alongside operators, analysts, and engineers to optimize data flows and decision-making processes.

Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, supporting secure, scalable software deployments.

Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance (CI Polygraph preferred).

Experience in space operations (Space Delta 8, or similar mission environments).

Strong background in data ingestion, transformation, and storage solutions.

Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and REST API development.

Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or on-prem) for data processing and integration.

Understanding of space mission data sources and challenges in integrating diverse datasets.

Ability to interface with customers, gather technical requirements and implement UDL data ingestion solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with ETL processes, data pipelines, and real-time data streaming.

Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.).

Knowledge of sensor data, telemetry processing, and SDA analytics.

Background in DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.

Why Join Us?

Purpose-Driven Work: Support systems that power industries and critical operations, including healthcare and defense.

Continuous Growth: Expand your technical expertise with hands-on projects and mentorship.

Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on problem-solving, learning, and collaboration.

Required Education: 6+ years of software development or related experience with a focus on the space domain with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 25, 2025 or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance, US Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check. Eligibility for a TS/SCI Clearance will be assessed as part of the onboarding process or based on programmatic needs.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at .

Full-time