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Contract Government Software Engineering Jobs in Colorado

TRACKVIA INC

Director of Software Engineering

Denver, CO · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

We help enterprises and government organizations build the operational systems they run their ... Lead and manage all software developers and quality assurance engineers, including direct ...

Auria

Software Developer - Intermediate

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$108K - $140K/yr

Government SECRET security clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical ... Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5. * 11 ...

Auria

Software Developer - Intermediate

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$108K - $140K/yr

Government SECRET security clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical ... Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5. * 11 ...

Auria

Software Developer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Government SECRET security clearance (existing clearance preferred). * Bachelor's degree in ... Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5. * 11 ...

Everwatch

Software Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site +1

$72.12 - $84.14/hr

We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and ... Qualifications You Have: * 5+ years in software engineering * Experience with WebSockets for real ...

Everwatch

Software Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$55.36 - $79.33/hr

We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and ... Using your software engineering expertise, you'll analyze the environment to ensure that your team ...

Everwatch

Software Engineer, Mid

Aurora, CO

$55.29 - $79.33/hr

Job TitleSoftware Engineer, MidOverview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Everwatch

Software Engineer, Mid

Aurora, CO · On-site

$55.29 - $79.33/hr

Job TitleSoftware Engineer, MidOverview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Auria

Software Developer

Colorado Springs, CO

$75K - $100K/yr

Government SECRET security clearance (existing clearance preferred). * Bachelor's degree in ... Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5. * 11 ...

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What is the difference between Contract Government Software Engineering vs Contract Government Software Developer?

AspectContract Government Software EngineeringContract Government Software Developer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in computer science or related field, with certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP often preferredUsually requires a degree in software development or computer science, with similar certifications valued
Work EnvironmentEngages in system design, integration, and testing within government agencies or contractorsFocuses on coding, debugging, and implementing software solutions for government projects
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by government agencies and defense contractorsUsed by government agencies and contractors for software development roles

Contract Government Software Engineering involves designing and integrating complex systems, while Contract Government Software Developer focuses on coding and implementing software solutions. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral to government IT projects, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Associate Manager, Software Engineering

CesiumAstro

Westminster, CO

$136K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
 
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.  

We are looking to add an Associate Manager, Software Engineering to our team. This position is responsible for leading a team of software engineers in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software solutions supporting aerospace systems and mission-critical applications. This role provides day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, and performance management while fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering environment.

Working closely with systems engineering, hardware engineering, quality, integration and test, mission operations, program management, and product leadership, the Associate Manager, Software Engineering ensures software development activities align with technical requirements, program objectives, quality standards, and schedule commitments. This role balances people leadership with technical oversight and supports continuous improvement of engineering processes, product quality, and team development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers by providing regular feedback, performance management, career development, and mentoring.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, workforce planning, and employee development activities.
  • Conduct performance reviews, establish development goals, and identify training opportunities to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Promote compliance with company policies, engineering standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with program management and engineering leadership to support technical planning, resource allocation, risk management, and program execution.
  • Monitor team workload, priorities, and project progress to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives.
  • Collaborate with systems engineering, hardware engineering, quality, manufacturing, integration and test, and mission operations to resolve technical issues.
  • Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, design reviews, and program milestone activities.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering efficiency, quality, and process maturity.
  • Ensure compliance with software development processes, configuration management, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
  • Support implementation of Agile, DevOps, Model-Based Engineering, or other engineering methodologies as applicable.
  • Drive continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, documentation, and software development practices.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 4-7 years of relevant software engineering experience with a minimum of 1 year of leadership experience, including roles such as technical lead, project lead, team lead, or formal people manager.
  • Experience leading software development teams in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles, software development lifecycle (SDLC), software architecture, integration, verification and validation (IV&V), configuration management, and secure software development practices.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments using Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, and issue tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Rust, or Python) and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
  • Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama or IBM DOORS.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, communication, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced product development environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
$136,000 - $167,000 a year
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  
 
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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