Senior Software Engineer Job at PDS, Reston, VA

cXg3RENGdEJOeDREd2I0cVhhNHlFem5jcUE9PQ==
  • PDS
  • Reston, VA

Job Description

Senior Mission Software Engineer – Space & Satellite Systems

Hybrid | Either Virginia or Phoenix

6-month contract + extensions, with potential to convert

We are hiring a Senior Mission Software Engineer to develop and maintain mission software supporting Mission Planning , Network Management , and Flight Dynamics for a Space Development Agency (SDA) program. The engineer will work across the SDLC, contribute to integration and testing, and operate within an Agile/Scrum environment.

What you’ll do

  • End-to-end SDLC: plan, design, implement, test, and maintain ground mission software
  • Contribute to software releases, integration, and support during key milestones
  • Participate in architecture, requirements, design & code reviews
  • Work within Agile/Scrum (Atlassian experience ideal)
  • Create clear documentation and respond to stakeholder questions

Must-have experience

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related engineering discipline
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • C/C++, Python , Linux and bash/shell scripting
  • Debugging, performance optimization, unit testing in production systems
  • Experience with mission planning, network management, or flight dynamics
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-changing engineering environment
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Nice-to-have skills

  • Perl, Matlab, Java
  • Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka
  • Microservices, REST, ELK, SQL/NoSQL (Mongo)
  • Atlassian tools: Jira, Bitbucket, Git, Confluence, Crucible
  • CI/CD, JFrog, Artifactory, pipelines

Work authorization

  • U.S. Citizen required

Job Tags

Contract work,

Similar Jobs

Edikted

Senior Fashion Designer Job at Edikted

 ...experienced and visionary Senior Fashion Designer to join our team and play a pivotal...  ...innovative, trend-forward, and cost-effective products across assigned categories each month ,...  ...-functional feedback from Buyers and internal teams. Manage the seasonal calendar,... 

Carlyle Avenue

Freelance Retail Window Designer Job at Carlyle Avenue

 ...perfect gift or enhance your home. Our mission is to infuse luxury, beauty, and joy into our customers' living spaces. Role...  ...detail and problem-solving skills Experience in the retail industry is a plus Formal education or certification in design-related... 

Home Health Care, Inc.

Wound Care Nurse Practitioner Job at Home Health Care, Inc.

 ...Job Title: Nurse Practitioner AGNP / CNP | Wound Care Focus Certification Paid for by Employer Company: Twin Cities Physicians...  ...in need of advanced care. Key Responsibilities: Travel to senior living communities to deliver on-site primary care... 

Delta Electronics Americas

Field Service Engineer - Entry Level (UPS / HVAC) Job at Delta Electronics Americas

 ...supporting the worlds transition to sustainable technology. Position Summary We are seeking an Entry-Level Field Service Engineer to support our UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems. This role... 

Ford's LLC

Executive Coordinator Job at Ford's LLC

Are you looking for an inspiring challenge that will push you to improve in all aspects of life? Then we have a job for you! Fords curates homes for the most discerning clientele with custom luxury properties. Whether they are building in a prestigious world-class destination...