Senior Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and implementing secure cross-domain data transformation schemas for the MASCCOT program with an accent on DFDL schema architecture and data validation. Focus on building enforceable schema implementations for mission-critical message sets and leading a small CDS-focused development team.

Location: Must be based in Colorado Springs, CO. US Citizenship required.

Salary: $130,000 – $180,000

Company

Aerospace Engineering and IT firm providing specialized engineering services and product development for government and military aerospace programs.

What you will do

• Lead the technical architecture and lifecycle of schema-driven data transformation for CDS integration.
• Design, implement, and validate DFDL schemas for 14 operational message formats.
• Translate Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and message specifications into testable schema implementations.
• Define and implement automated conformance, regression, and integration testing workflows.
• Mentor a small engineering team and establish design standards and version control strategies.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity and RMF stakeholders to support accreditation and deployment readiness.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with structured data formats (XML, JSON, binary) and parsing/serialization frameworks.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Java, or C++.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) or secure data transport systems.
• Experience with DFDL or RMF-related engineering support.
• Background in defense, aerospace, or space operations software environments.
• Current DoD Security Clearance.
• Familiarity with GitLab and Atlassian toolsets (Jira, Confluence).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA or FSA accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Paid Federal Holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Parental leave and professional development reimbursement.
• Company-paid short-term/long-term disability and AD&D insurance.