Software Engineer

*Applicants must posses a TS/SCI Clearance for consideration - TS can also be considered*

ZPS is seeking a Software Engineer to build and integrate a scalable software framework that powers complex satellite modeling, mission planning, and operational algorithms. You’ll work across Python and Java to design, implement, and validate high-performance systems capable of running critical workflows in production environments. This engineer will develop APIs and integrate backend services with cloud infrastructure, ensuring that solutions are architected with scalability, cost-efficiency, resilience, and security in mind. This is a hybrid role in Washington, DC - candidates must be willing to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Developing software to model complex mathematical or physics-based concepts
• Experience developing or validating algorithms for optimization, mission planning, orbit determination, or sensor fusion
• Knowledge of software performance optimization and modern engineering best practices
• Designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting: API services, Distributed Systems, NoSQL and relational databases, caching and event driven architectures
• Experience building and deploying containerized applications; familiarity with Kubernetes and/or serverless architectures
• Experience with AWS services, ideally including: Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, S3, EFS/EBS, EC2, RDS
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub or equivalent version control frameworks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in satellite C2 or complex hardware/software integration.
• Must have active TS/SCI clearance (TS also considered).
• Experience with Python and Java required (C++ and Rust is bonus)

Compensation:

• $120,000 - $180,000 *based on experience*
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

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