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Sr Software Engineer, Product Owner - Ground Software

Protingent
  • Louisville, CO
  • $156,666–$215,436 Per Year
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Position Title: Sr Software Engineer, Product Owner - Ground Software

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Sr Software Engineer, Product Owner - Ground Software opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies while writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
  • Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements and collaborate with team members to understand project needs, contributing to the development of effective software solutions.
  • Utilizing version control systems such as Git, you will manage code changes and work collaboratively with team members.
  • You will participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards, troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner, and document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference

Job Qualifications:
  • Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +6 yrs experience).
  • Typically, 8+ years of related experience.
  • Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles.
  • Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.
  • Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
  • Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers.
  • Ability to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Own the product backlog and roadmap development, translating business requirements and customer needs into well-defined user stories while ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with architectural vision.
  • Drive prioritization decisions across competing features and technical requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to balance business value, technical constraints, and resource availability.
  • Serve as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, effectively communicating product vision, requirements, and trade-offs while advocating for engineering best practices and sustainable development.
  • Experience with kernel-level programming.
  • Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C++, Java) and their ecosystems.
  • In-depth knowledge of scripting languages and automation tools.
  • Proven experience with software development methodologies such as Agile or Kanban/Scrum.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Superior communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale software projects from inception to completion.
  • Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Strong analytical skills, performance profiling, and debugging complex systems.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and efficient with collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and development ceremonies (daily standup, backlog grooming, work planning, task estimation, retrospectives, etc.).
  • Ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
  • Experience with continuous integration and automated test.
  • Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns.
  • Familiarity with SysML/UML to create software designs.
  • Experience utilizing and setting up static analysis tools.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Direct Hire
  • Location: Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO.
  • Salary Range: $156,666- $215,436.
  • Required US Citizenship: May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

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

LocationLouisville, CO
Salary$156,666–$215,436 Per Year

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Architectural Designunmatched
  • Architectural Servicesunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Backlog Prioritizationunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Clean Technologiesunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Coding Standardsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Debugging Skillsunmatched
  • Design Patterns Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Ecosystemsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Gitunmatched
  • GitHubunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Integration Testingunmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • Kanbanunmatched
  • Kernel Programmingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Product Backlogunmatched
  • Product Planningunmatched
  • Programming Languagesunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
  • Security Clearanceunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Software Designunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
  • Standup Meetingsunmatched
  • Static Analysisunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Test Automationunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Unified Modeling Language (UML)unmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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