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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Sentinel - **Company:** Auria Space - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Middleware, Embedded Software, Github, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Cisco Nexus Switches, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Safety, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, UML, VxWorks, Data Logging, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Gitlab, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, DO-178B, Jenkins - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17461986?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17461986%2FSoftware-Engineer-Sentinel-Colorado-Colorado-Springs ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline. * Position can be hired as Junior, Mid or Senior levels. Minimum 1 year of experience on a project of similar scope or complexity (0 years of experience required with a Master's or Doctoral degree). * Experience with software programming and scripting in a C++, Python, Bash, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), type environment. * Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance, with an investigation date within scope (6 years). * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearance within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the organization to meet program needs. * Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world., * Experience with development drivers and middleware (RTOS, Linux and/or VxWorks) and anti-tampering (cryptographic, secure comms, logging, SW deployment). * Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and processes, such as GitLab, GitHub, Azure, Jenkins, or Nexus. * Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and a structured process driven software development environment. * Experience with automated testing techniques including unit and integration testing. * Experience with USAF Nuclear Surety (DO-178C, AFMAN 91-119, DO-330, etc.) * Experience with test framework/application and system verification. * Experience with Containers creation and utilization. * Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence). * Experience with JAVA/JS and real-time processing. * Experience with Software Safety (Mil-STD882E). * Experience with CMake build system generator. * Experience with Agile methodologies. * Security+ certification. ## Description As a Software Engineer (SWE) you will be assigned to an Agile Scrum Team supporting the Command & Launch (C&L) segment of the Sentinel program, and the Command & Control Embedded Software Team (C2ES). You will be responsible for supporting the C2ES Team through all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This will include significant focus on planning, requirements analysis, design, development (coding), and test. Sentinel is a development program, using the full SDLC. As a Software Engineer (SWE), you will be a pivotal member of the Command & Control Embedded Software Team (C2ES). This position requires an engineer who is accountable to the team, customer, program management, and program leadership. Responsibilities will include: * Technical Contributions: Support the technical software requirements baseline, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. * Teaming and Collaboration: Support fellow members in agile software requirements development, fostering growth in critical program efforts. * Execution: Support technical execution in support of major program events, collaborating within and across the program portfolio. * Systems Challenges: Support focus on resolving high-level systems challenges, ensuring the execution of the overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). * Strategic Initiatives: Support strategic initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews, driving technical rigor into technical interchange meetings. * Interface with subject matter experts, analysts, architects, designers, system engineers and specialty engineers to capture Sentinel Node structure and behavior across SysML/UML frameworks. * Apply engineering principles to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications, to include Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE). * Help develop technical content for presentations to internal and external stakeholders. * Maintain software design documentation and follow configuration management requirements. * Support software requirement decomposition, derivation, and traceability. ## Related Videos - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)