Senior Software Engineer-Python
Posted 1 day ago by 1764058336
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
USA
Summary: The Senior Software Engineer role focuses on leading the architecture and design of high-reliability software for satellite and ground systems. The position involves driving the full development lifecycle, mentoring junior engineers, and creating sophisticated testing environments. Candidates should possess strong object-oriented programming skills and a collaborative attitude. The role offers a hybrid or remote working arrangement based in Chantilly, VA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture and design of high-reliability, mission-critical software for our satellite and ground systems.
- Drive the full development lifecycle, from technical strategy and requirements definition to implementation, testing, and operational excellence.
- Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in software design, particularly in object-oriented (OO) principles.
- Create sophisticated simulation, emulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments to ensure system-wide integrity.
- Participate in operations, including data analysis, system monitoring, and visualization.
- Collaborate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Expert-level proficiency in at least one object-oriented language (e.g., C++, Python, Java, C#) and a deep mastery of OO design principles.
- Demonstrable experience designing and building complex, scalable, and reliable software systems.
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and systems design.
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex architectural decisions to diverse audiences.
- A highly collaborative, team-oriented, and positive attitude, with a knack for mentoring and elevating the entire team.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Chantilly
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Senior Software Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA.
Hybrid or Remote?: On-site 5x/wk/Remote
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and design of high-reliability, mission-critical software for our satellite and ground systems.
- Drive the full development lifecycle, from technical strategy and requirements definition to implementation, testing, and operational excellence.
- Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in software design, particularly in object-oriented (OO) principles.
- Create sophisticated simulation, emulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments to ensure system-wide integrity.
- Participate in operations, including data analysis, system monitoring, and visualization.
- Collaborate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Expert-level proficiency in at least one object-oriented language (e.g., C++, Python, Java, C#) and a deep mastery of OO design principles.
- Demonstrable experience designing and building complex, scalable, and reliable software systems.
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and systems design.
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex architectural decisions to diverse audiences.
- A highly collaborative, team-oriented, and positive attitude, with a knack for mentoring and elevating the entire team.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Professional experience with C++ and Python.
- Experience designing scalable and modular solutions, including multi-threaded applications and stateless services.
- Experience developing with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and building distributed systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, test automation, simulation, or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing.
- Experience with modern monitoring, data analysis, and visualization tools.
- Experience with Linux-based development environments.
- A creative and analytical approach to solving ambiguous and complex technical problems.
- Proven ability to thrive and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- A passion for tackling complex problems and taking full ownership from concept to completion.
- Interest in or experience with networking, wireless protocols, or telecommunications (e.g., 2G/GSM, 4G/LTE) is a plus, but not required.