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Zachary Piper Solutions, Arvada, Colorado, United States, 80004

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is seeking an Software Engineer to support an intel program focused on supporting a Command & Control (C2) team, focused on developing and integrating software solutions for satellite operations. This position will be in

Washington, D.C. OR Arvada, Colorado. This is a Hybrid role.

This job opens for applications on August 11, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the date of posting.

Responsibilities of the Software Engineer include:

Develop and integrate C2 software for satellite vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard new satellites and integrate solutions into Quindars product suite. Work with industry standards and protocols (CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, MIB). Support secure integration of NSA Type 1 encryption algorithms (PEGASUS, CARIBOU) and AES-256 variants. Contribute to long-term product development and integration with government systems.

Qualifications for the Software Engineer include:

3+ years of experience in satellite C2 or complex hardware/software integration. Proficiency in Python (required); Rust or C++ (preferred for performance-critical components). Experience with real-time embedded systems and hardware/software integration. Familiarity with satellite communication protocols and telemetry standards. Understanding of encryption and secure communications. Experience with Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and cloud-native deployments. Knowledge of relational and time-series databases. Version control using Git/GitHub. Preference for open-source contributions. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Active TS/SCI clearance Background in cryptographic systems integration is highly preferred.

Compensation for the Software Engineer include:

Salary Range: $120,000-180,000 **depending on experience** Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Keywords:

control (C2), CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, MIB, Python, Rust, C++, real-time embedded systems, hardware/software integration, AES-256 GCM, AES-256 CFB, AES-256 ECB, NSA Type 1 encryption, PEGASUS, CARIBOU, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, AWS, cloud-native deployment, relational databases, time-series databases, Git, GitHub, open-source software, troubleshooting, adaptability, scalability, self-starter, software maintainability, resilience, performance optimization, cross-functional communication, creative problem-solving, action-oriented, TS/SCI clearance, satellite ecosystem, SCIF space, DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), Arvada, Seattle, Washington D.C., El Segundo, hybrid work, ground systems integration, product development, government customer integration, mission integration, software engineering, systems engineering, MBSE, Cameo

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