Assistant Software Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Software Engineersupport Agile design, development, integration, and deployment of a mission management softwarefor heterogeneous, proliferated satellite constellations. Your ability to develop software to optimize the orchestration of multiple Space Capability Stacks (SCSs) supporting complex, joint mission planning processes will be required to be successful executing this critical defense program.

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to a software team in high-velocity Agile development of mission planning, automated mission tasking, deconfliction, replanning, plus more backlog items. You will ensure that all solutions integrate seamlessly with existing operational environments while maintaining a modular, scalable architecture for future enhancements. You will work within high-security, classified cloud-based environments, ensuring our development and deployment pipelines meet rigorous security and performance standards.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with software development

• Experience as a software engineer deliveringmission management software

• Experience with software architecture for distributed systems and mission-critical applications

• Ability to utilize Agile methodologies, software development frameworks, version control, including Git, relational databases, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, Python, AWS, and Kubernetes

• Ability to work at an accredited SCIF or SAPF to support classified system integration

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with mission management or OPIR

• Experience integrating software across teams and with externalpartners

• Experience in container lifecycle management, image optimization, and orchestration usingDocker and Podman

• Experience with cloud-native developmentfor 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

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.