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Software Developer

Cimarron is seeking Software Developers to support commercial space operations at multiple locations across the United States. Cimarron is actively recruiting experienced professionals from NASA and NASA contractor backgrounds who are ready to bring their expertise to the rapidly growing commercial space industry!

Available Locations:

• Austin, TX
• Southern California

Cimarron is offering a $1,000 referral bonus for all full-time hires!

Key Duties:

• Design, develop, test, and document software applications in support of commercial space systems and mission operations.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, mission operations teams, and program stakeholders to define and refine software requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to software quality improvement initiatives.
• Support software integration and verification activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects across development, test, and production environments.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• 1 or more years of general, full-time work experience. May be reduced with the completion of advanced education.
• 1 or more years of directly related software development experience in a NASA, NASA contractor, or equivalent commercial space environment.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, or similar).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience supporting software development within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Bachelor's degree.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Prior experience supporting NASA or commercial space programs.
• Familiarity with space systems software, mission operations, or ground systems development.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Active or recently expired Public Trust or higher government security clearance.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.