Description
SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer to support the Space Systems Command on a program that directly assists the US Space Force. The ideal candidate will be a Python developer responsible for porting a legacy Mission Unique Software (MUS) application to a modern, open-source command and control platform. The selected candidate will interface with Active Duty, US Government, and contractor personnel to re-engineer this software with a focus on creating a robust, secure, and maintainable application. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and is located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
- Analyze the architecture, functionality, and dependencies of the legacy MUS.
- Design, develop, and implement a modernized, Python-based version of the MUS within the COSMOS OpenC3 framework.
- Create and extend system automation, integration tools, and APIs for the new application.
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans, including unit and integration tests, to ensure the ported application meets all functional, performance, and security requirements.
- Integrate security into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps), utilizing code analysis tools and participating in all security processes, including remediation and disaster recovery operations.
- Author, collaborate on, and maintain high-quality project, system, and service documentation.
- Engage in day-to-day process optimization, issue discovery, and provide root cause analysis for software defects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, and five (5) or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and three (3) or more years of relevant experience. Will accept 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS / SCI.Must be a U.S. citizen.Proven work experience as a software developer with strong, demonstrated proficiency in Python.Practical experience developing and deploying applications on Linux-based distributions.Experience with version control systems such as Git.Desired Skills and Experience :
Experience with C / C++ for analyzing the legacy codebase is a plus.Direct experience with the COSMOS OpenC3 platform.Familiarity with satellite ground systems, Telemetry & Command (T&C) processing, and CCSDS standards.Knowledge of API design principles and experience building RESTful APIs.Demonstrated experience with Python test automation frameworks.Understanding of DevSecOps practices and experience with static / dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify).Familiarity with CI / CD pipeline development using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins.Experience with virtualization products and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).Knowledge of automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).