Manager Astronomy Software Engineer Jobs in Colorado

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Sentar is seeking a Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO!

Role Description:

Sentar is looking for a Software Engineer to support U.S. Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD)/Sentinel program. The scope of this contract is to replace the Minuteman III missile.

The software engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g. processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain SAP access; Active Secret clearance with investigation/adjudicated within the past 6 years.

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline.

Experience:

SWE 0: No experience required.

SWE 1: 5 years' experience.

SWE 2: 10 years' experience.

SWE 3: 15 years' experience.
4 years of additional experience may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree.

Required:
-Experience in software development in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Java or C++.
-Experience with UI design and development, or experience Interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation.
-Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts.

Preferred:
• Proficiency in Agile, C/C++, JAVA/JS expertise and real-time processing including: processes threads, scheduling, synchronization mechanisms and memory management required.
• Experience in the use of Atlassian tools
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance required
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence
• Experience with safety critical and nuclear critical software development (DO-178C, AFMAN 91-119, DO-330, etc.)
• Familiarity with a structured process driven software development environment including peer reviews of all work products, using a revision control system, defect tracking and build release practices required
• Experience with development drivers and middleware (RTOS, Linux and/or VxWorks) and anti-tampering (cryptographic, secure comms, logging, SW deployment) is preferred
• Experience with Git products.
• Experience with applied automated testing techniques including unit and integration testing.
• Experience with test framework/application and system verification

Salary range of $80,000 - $135,000

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

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