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Job Summary

As a member of the Freedom Space team, you will contribute to the successful execution of the Enterprise Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Solution (EOS), a cutting-edge program to enhance the missile warning capabilities of the U.S. Space Force. EOS integrates advanced satellite systems, ground-based infrastructure, and innovative software solutions to detect and track missile launches globally with unparalleled speed and precision. It builds on the legacy of OPIR technology by integrating modern architectures to provide resilient and real-time missile threat detection in contested environments. The project ensures a robust and interoperable system capable of meeting emerging threats, aligning with the Space Force’s mission to maintain space domain superiority and bolster national security.

As a Software Engineer on the Platform Team of the Enterprise OPIR Solution (EOS) project, you will play a pivotal role building and maintaining a stable, scalable, and secure platform to support mission-critical applications. Your responsibilities will include designing, deploying, and optimizing containerized environments using Kubernetes and MDPAF, ensuring reliable environment for hosting applications. You will write efficient, testable code to automate platform operations and develop tools to enable system observability. In this role, you will also conduct rigorous platform-level testing to meet the highest standards of reliability, security, and performance. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of platform engineering principles, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver a resilient foundation for mission-critical software systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze platform system requirements to create and maintain functional, scalable software solutions
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing scripts to ensure software quality and reliability
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and high security
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings to contribute to planning, progress updates, and sprint reviews.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for codebases, APIs, and system architecture to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintenance
• Deploy and test the platform to ensure seamless hosting environment for EOS applications and interoperability
• Update and maintain existing codebases to accommodate new features, address bugs, and improve performance
• Stay current with emerging technologies, programming languages, and development methodologies to incorporate innovative solutions
• Provide input on software design decisions and contribute to long-term technology strategies
• Optimize performance-critical systems for speed and resource efficiency
• Champion new software platform projects following proven quality and security design patterns
• Support Operations in anomaly investigations and system troubleshooting
• Practice strong code coverage through unit and integration testing
• Write excellent customer-facing software documentation
• Address vulnerabilities and implement robust security measures to protect data and systems (e.g. SQL injection, buffer overflows, CVE limitation)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Excellent programming skills in Java, Rust, Python, or other languages
• 5-10+ years of experience in software development and platforms
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain software solutions
• Experience with development frameworks (e.g., Spring)
• Strong understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and design patterns
• Strong knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and debugging tools and methodologies.
• Experienced interfacing with relational databases and messaging systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
• Ability to analyze complex algorithmic problems and design effective solutions
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and error-free code
• Strong understanding application interfaces, i.e. REST, C2MS, gRPC
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting defects and conveying technical information to non-technical people
• Knowledgeable with satellite communications concepts and methods
• Must possess or be eligible for a Top-Secret Clearance

Tooling Experience

• Coding: Java, Rust, Python, or other languages
• Framework: Spring Boot, MDPAF
• APIs: REST, gRPC
• Program-specific tools: VMOC, OASYS, C2MS
• Satellite standards: XTCE, ADCCP, ACES, STK
• C2: Horizon, Quantum CMD
• Infrastructure: Terraform, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Istio, KeyCloak, AWS
• Pipeline: Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD, Gradle, SonarQube, Nexus
• Database: Postgres, Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK)

About Our Company

Established in 2023, Freedom Space is a wholly owned subsidiary of ATLAS Space Operations, the leading Ground Software as a Service™ (GSaaS) provider. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Freedom Space addresses the unique requirements of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) by contributing to the advancement of National Security Space capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K matching
• $3k annual company contribution to HSA
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible time-off policy

Additional Notes

• Hybrid employees expected to work in office multiple days per week, as needed
• Remote employment is possible with 20% travel to Colorado Springs
• Per Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role. This range is intentionally wide as we assess individuals based on their unique abilities and experience to find the best fit for our needs. Ultimately, your compensation will be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will find a truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration and work that is challenging and meaningful. We can't wait to meet you and see what you may add to our team!
• Military veterans and spouses are highly encouraged to apply

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Freedom Space is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.