Front-End SW Engineer Specialist

RKF, an Auria company is looking to hire a Front-End SW Engineer Specialist to support the Federal Spectrum Data System (FSDS) program. This role is remote - Colorado, Washington DC Metro Area or NYC Metro Area preferred Federal Spectrum Data System (FSDS) modernizes the NTIA's spectrum management functions by eliminating or drastically reducing the required manual intervention to execute necessary tasks. The new system will manage a large amount of spectrum-dependent data, analytic engineering analyses & tools, spectrum management processes and workflows, and AI enhancements of all of the above. The solution requires data integration across multiple diverse sources, several of which exist outside of the scope of FSDS and therefore require novel solutions to ensure secure, efficient, and effective data exchange. This modernization efforts will require advanced understanding spectrum management, RF modeling, and some legacy spectrum-related systems, processes, and workflows. This will represent a large effort to overcome the problems the NTIA currently faces with disconnected and incomplete siloed tools and systems by creating a massive spectrum management system that manages federal spectrum resources, demands, and needs in a world with increasingly advanced and complex systems operating in a similarly complex and congested spectral environment. Federal Spectrum Data System (FSDS) modernizes the NTIA's spectrum management functions by eliminating or drastically reducing the required manual intervention to execute necessary tasks. The new system will manage a large amount of spectrum-dependent data, analytic engineering analyses & tools, spectrum management processes and workflows, and AI enhancements of all of the above. The solution requires data integration across multiple diverse sources, several of which exist outside of the scope of FSDS and therefore require novel solutions to ensure secure, efficient, and effective data exchange. This modernization efforts will require advanced understanding spectrum management, RF modeling, and some legacy spectrum-related systems, processes, and workflows. This will represent a large effort to overcome the problems the NTIA currently faces with disconnected and incomplete siloed tools and systems by creating a massive spectrum management system that manages federal spectrum resources, demands, and needs in a world with increasingly advanced and complex systems operating in a similarly complex and congested spectral environment. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:

• Write code in Go, C/C++, and Python
• Generate and maintain a large suite of unit and integration tests for REST services and the engineering analyses they call
• Document SW development/engineering processes followed by the team, to include testing standards, data handling, and error/logging expectations
• Communicate SW development/engineering processes to the customer in a concise and knowledgeable manner
• Be capable of maintaining, upgrading, and handling issues with various SW tools required for full-stack development like package managers, content registries, dev pipelines, REST services, async processes, parallelized jobs, etc.

• A degree in, or related to, the fields of computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and/or electrical engineering
• Secret or higher Clearance
• 3+ years of work or otherwise demonstrable experience in at least one of the fields listed above
• Demonstrable understanding in full-stack SW development practices, concepts, tools/frameworks, as well as CI/CD
• Demonstrable command of Go, C++, and Python, particularly as they are related to service-oriented architectures and REST service setup, maintenance, and scaling (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Swagger, and OpenAPI)
• Demonstrable command of industry-standard coding practices, such as version control, unit/integration/automated testing, and peer programming and code review processes

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:

• 5+ years of work or otherwise demonstrable experience as a full-stack SW engineer/developer or technical lead in a SW development capacity
• Demonstrable command of industry-standard CI/CD DevSecOps practices to include pipeline management, build toolchain setup, and CI/CD automation

$110,000 - $150,000 life insurance, paid time off, flex time, 401(k) United States, PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $110,000 - $150,000 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 27th, 2026 THE RKF AURIA TEAM: RKF, an Auria company, is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision. Why You'll Love Working at RKF, an Auria company We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office. Time for What Matters

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Invested in Your Future

• 401(k) Match-Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours after 3 months and the next quarterly enrollment Jan 1, April 1, July 1, October 1
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

Health & Peace of Mind

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans from Carefirst
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Option to elect additional Life insurance up to $500K
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.