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Software Engineer II - Fullstack

CesiumAstro · Denver Metropolitan Area · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$113k–$136k/yrFull-time

To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About the role

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to support several new, space-centric programs across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). We are looking for engineers who thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoy solving hard problems. Our culture is simple: work hard, solve real problems, build things that matter.

Responsibilities

  • Build modern full-stack applications in support of space mission systems.
  • Integrate and modernize legacy space-related ground and flight software.
  • Develop distributed applications leveraging microservices, cloud-native architectures, and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)/consensus frameworks.
  • Support on-orbit and ground system integration & test, including emulation, simulation, and interface validation.
  • Implement DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and secure software practices.
  • Develop modern UI/UX interfaces for mission operators and analysts.
  • Work closely with space system engineers, mission integrators, and operations teams.
  • Contribute to a mission-focused engineering culture where your ideas truly shape the product.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant field.
  • 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Foundation in object-oriented or systems programming (C++, Rust, C#, etc.).
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker), REST APIs, or microservices.
  • Exposure to embedded development or cloud development is a plus.
  • Strong desire to learn space-domain systems, DLT, DevSecOps, and distributed architectures.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Existing security clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
  • Experience supporting DoD/IC programs.
  • Experience building software for spacecraft, OPS software, or flight/ground segment integration.
  • Experience with high-performance computing, distributed processing, or real-time systems.
  • Experience with performance tuning and resource-constrained environments.
  • Experience with DevSecOps, IaC, and automated test frameworks.
  • Familiarity with DLT, blockchain, or consensus protocols.
  • Experience with modern UI/UX frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte, Blazor, etc.).

Pay

$113,000 - $136,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment offers include company stock options.
  • Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

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