EVONA is hiring: Software Engineer in Los Angeles

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Software Engineer – Command & Control (Active TS/SCI Required)

Clearance: TS/SCI (active or used in the past 2 years)

Permanent / Full-time

A leading-edge space company is growing its Command & Control (C2) team to support the increasing needs of government and commercial missions. This role blends mission-driven engineering with deep security integration, contributing to a platform that manages large satellite constellations and secure mission environments.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain software that enables command and control of satellite systems
• Build scalable, secure infrastructure that integrates with both commercial and classified missions
• Collaborate across platform, mission ops, and security teams to evolve the core C2 product
• Work at the intersection of ground systems and satellite integration (non-embedded role)

Tech Stack & Focus Areas

• Languages: Python (primary), Rust, C, C++ for performance-sensitive functions
• Security & Encryption: Understanding of modern encryption protocols
• Experience integrating or working with algorithms such as AES-256 (GCM, CFB, ECB)
• Exposure to NSA Type 1 systems (e.g., PEGASUS, CARIBOU) is highly preferred
• Protocols: CCSDS, CFDP, CSP, XTCE, MIB (desirable, not mandatory)
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes, GitHub, relational and time-series databases, DevSecOps best practices

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of encryption systems used in secure mission environments
• Interest in the space sector and solving complex, high-stakes engineering challenges
• Ability to work autonomously within agile, startup-style teams
• Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) – flexibility in one of four major US locations
• Mission-led, collaborative team solving real-world problems
• Unlimited PTO, mental health and wellness benefits, full medical coverage
• 401(k) match and quarterly off-sites in rotating US cities

If you’re looking to apply your software and security skills to something truly impactful, this role delivers.

Apply today to learn more.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Space Research and Technology
• Software Development

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