Software Engineer III/Sr/Principal, Flight Software

Centennial, CO

$60.87–$119.08 Per Hour
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Job Title: Software Engineer III/Sr/Principal, Flight Software

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Software Engineer III/Sr/Principal, Flight Software with our client located in Centennial, CO.

Job Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements.
Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions.
Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and collaborate with team members.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner.
Document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies.
Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support.

Job Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master’s +3 yrs experience).
Typically, 5+ years of related experience.
Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.
Ability to design and architect complex software systems.
Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.

Nice To Have:

Strong technical understanding of C++ and Object-Oriented Programming
Experience implementing client-server applications using socket I/O using TCP/UDP.
Experience implementing loosely coupled applications using PUB/SUB messaging
Familiarity with Open Standards such as CCSDS, C2MS, Open Mission Systems (OMS), and Universal C2 Interface (UCI)
Experience with spacecraft flight software development
Experience developing mission management and/or payload control software
Demonstrated experience leading a team developing software
Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build
Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum
Experience and knowledge of Software Design Patterns
Experience using SysML/UML to create Software Designs
Experience testing and debugging on both Software in the Loop (SITL) and Hardware in the Loop (HITL, on target platform) environments
Experience with Source Code Configuration Management platforms (GIT, SVN)
Experience developing on Linux
Experience with network configurations including netconf
Experience with embedded programming including new board build up
Experience optimizing computer system performance including optimization for timing

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $60.87- $119.08/hr
Location: Centennial, CO
Required US Citizenship: May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the appropriate level.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Centennial, CO
Salary	$60.87–$119.08 Per Hour

Skills

Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Coding Standardsunmatched
Computer Systemsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Debugging Toolsunmatched
Design Patterns Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Embedded Programming Languagesunmatched
Gitunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Input/Outputunmatched
Kanbanunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
NetConfunmatched
Network Configuration Managementunmatched
Object Oriented Programming (OOP)unmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Programming Languagesunmatched
Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Server Programming/Applicationsunmatched
Socketsunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Architecture Designunmatched
Software Configuration Managementunmatched
Software Designunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
Static Analysisunmatched
Subversionunmatched
System Architectureunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)unmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)unmatched
Unified Modeling Language (UML)unmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched

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