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Job Title: Software Engineer

What You'll Get to Do:

As part of the SWDC program, the WSS team offers opportunities to support the U.S. Missile Defense System through the development of Modeling and Simulation applications used in warfighter training and exercises, concept evaluation, developmental engineering, testing and verification, and assessment. The selected Software Engineer will support the Missile Defense Space Warning Tool (MDST) project as part of the WSS team.

Candidate will design, develop, test, document, and integrate features using C++ and/or Java programming language hosted on a Linux operating system. Primary responsibilities include designing and developing software to model various Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) element capabilities.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings

across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

+ discipline preferred from an accredited university and 0 years of related

+ experience.

+ Familiar with developing software in object-oriented programming languages

+ such as C, C++, or Java.

+ Understanding of a software development life cycle.

+ Applicants must have an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD

+ Secret level

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with C++ or Java

+ Experience in software development, including analysis, design, code, test

+ and integration.

+ Experience in Atlassian Tool Suite

+ Strong, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate

+ effectively with technical teams and customer personnel.

+ Knowledge or experience in several of the following: missile defense domain

+ knowledge, infrared space surveillance, and modeling and simulation

+ development.

+ Experience in agile software development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025.

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