Mid-Senior Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Mid-Senior Software Engineer (Aerospace): Leading technical development of cross-domain data schemas for the MASCCOT program with an accent on schema-driven transformation and secure data integration. Focus on designing, validating, and maintaining DFDL schemas for mission-critical message sets while providing architectural leadership to a development team.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Colorado Springs, CO

Salary: $130,000–$180,000

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace engineering and IT services firm providing excellence in engineering services to civilian and military programs since 1984.

What you will do

• Own the technical architecture and lifecycle of schema-driven data transformation.
• Design, implement, and validate DFDL schemas for 14 operational message formats.
• Establish standards for schema design, version control, and repository structure.
• Translate complex interface specifications into testable software implementations.
• Define automated conformance, regression, and integration testing workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with cybersecurity stakeholders for system accreditation.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience leading a technical workstream or mentoring a small team
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, C++, or similar)

Nice to have

• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) or secure data transport systems
• Familiarity with DFDL or schema-driven transformation technologies
• Understanding of RMF accreditation processes
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or space operations environments
• Current DoD security clearance

Culture & Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA/FSA options
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Federal Holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Company-paid disability and AD&D insurance
• Professional development reimbursement
• Commitment to equal opportunity and a collaborative work environment