Hybrid Software Engineer na MKS2 Technologies

Software Engineer – Mid-Level
Location: Schriever Space Force Base (SFB), Colorado Springs, CO (On-site only)
Clearance Required: Active Secret (Top Secret/SCI preferred)
Salary Range: $108,000 – $112,000
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview:

Join the cutting-edge X-Lab team, responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System (MDS). Focus areas include sensor/weapon integration, algorithm development, user interface innovation, and other mission-critical technologies. We are seeking a mid-level Software Engineer with strong technical and communication skills to support prototype integration and development initiatives, particularly in support of C2BMC system evolution.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical field

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

• Candidates with non-technical degrees will be considered with substantial software engineering/testing/integration experience

Required Technical Skills:

• Full-cycle software engineering of new capabilities

• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles to inform software design

• Proficient in Java (or another object-oriented programming language)

• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and development patterns

• Ability to design and execute detailed, repeatable software tests

• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, prototype-focused environment with evolving requirements

Experience Requirements:

• Software development experience in Java

• Hands-on experience with Linux operating environments

• Proficient in managing and utilizing relational databases

• Familiarity with software testing, validation, and analysis tools

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience with additional object-oriented languages (e.g., Python, C++, C#)

• Bash or comparable scripting experience

• Spreadsheet-based data analysis, including Excel and VBA scripting

• Development and automation of data management and analysis tools

• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities

• Security+ certification (preferred, not required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate R&D systems into C2BMC and support related X-Lab prototype development efforts

• Assess prototype performance, analyze track processing outcomes, and evaluate radar/sensor tracks during modeling, simulation, and live flight tests

• Apply test findings to drive C2BMC system enhancements for future operations

• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of verification analysis tools

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate software tools for data analysis and testing

• Ensure backup and archiving of all test and analysis artifacts

• Deliver tools in Java, VBA, and related platforms to meet evolving analysis requirements

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, on-site position at Schriever Space Force Base

• Minimal travel may be required

• Occasional after-hours work may be necessary based on mission needs