C++ Software Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Software Engineer to join our growing team! In this role you will get to participate as a junior software engineer sustaining a satellite ground control system used by the United States Space Force.

We are supporting a fast-paced, dynamic environment to analyze and develop software capabilities used by the United States Space Force (USSF), the United States Air Force (USAF), and the Department of Defense (DoD). Our team is looking for a software engineer that is in the early stages of their career with a strong analytical focus, attention to detail, and excellent development skills.

The physical location for this role will be in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is a 90% on-site effort, with potentially 10% being able to be supported remotely.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Analyzes, designs, and develops computer software required to support hardware or technical service products.

• Reviews system architecture and selects and implements appropriate development and support tools to ensure product performance.

• Tests and debugs related software.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or technical discipline with less than 5 years of industry experience. Relevant experience, applicable training and/or certifications may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• Experience developing and maintaining software features in C++
• Experience with Satellite Operations, TT&C systems, sustainment, or similar experience related to Ops
• Familiarity with integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of software security principles and best practices, including secure coding and data protection
• Knowledge and understanding of software development lifecycles
• Good technical writing skills
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment, and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience developing unit tests for programs written in the C++
• Familiarity with SQL Server
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation tasks.
• Experience with using version control software and process (Git)
• Experience working in an Agile Software Development environment (Scrum)
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab and Jira
• Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
• Ability to manage and optimize virtual machines and resources
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience with cloud-based server management and deployment
• Experience with server operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux, or Unix

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$70,500.00 - $123,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!