Software Engineer, Senior

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support Agile design, development, integration, and deployment of mission management software for heterogeneous, proliferated satellite constellations. Your role will focus on optimizing the orchestration of multiple Space Capability Stacks (SCSs) to support complex, joint mission planning processes for a critical defense program.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-velocity Agile software team developing mission planning, automated mission tasking, deconfliction, replanning, and other backlog items.
• Ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with existing operational environments while maintaining a modular, scalable architecture for future enhancements.
• Work within high-security, classified cloud-based environments, ensuring development and deployment pipelines meet rigorous security and performance standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with software development.
• Experience as a software engineer delivering mission management software.
• Experience with software architecture for distributed systems and mission-critical applications.
• Experience with relational databases, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Experience with Python, AWS, or Kubernetes.
• Ability to utilize Agile methodologies, software development frameworks, and version control, including Git.
• Ability to work in an accredited SCIF or SAPF to support classified system integration.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission management or OPIR.
• Experience integrating software across teams and with external partners.
• Experience in container lifecycle management, image optimization, and orchestration using Docker and Podman.
• Experience with cloud-native development for deploying and managing applications in secure, cloud-based environments.
• Experience with DevSecOps principles such as automated CI/CD pipelines, cybersecurity hardening (including high or moderate security categorizations), and infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of Defensive Cyberspace Operations - Space (DCO-S) concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification, including CISSP or Security+ Certification.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Pay

Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This role may be remote, hybrid, or onsite:

• Remote: Primarily virtual, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities as needed.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with direct collaboration required.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.