Software Engineer

Auria Space
Bethesda, MD, United States
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Unit Testing C++ (Programming Language) CMake Code Review Data Structures Software Debugging Software Design Patterns Linux Software Engineering Web Platforms Software Modules
+2 more
Git Software Version Control

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you design, build, and test software for a satellite resource management system, collaborating with program managers and senior engineers. You will ship modular software and improve existing components as part of an international program. The role offers remote or hybrid work with locations in Colorado Springs or Bethesda, and meaningful work on mission-critical systems. You will grow hands-on experience with satellite communications and contribute to robust, scalable software in a fast-paced team. This is an opportunity to shape software that supports national and global missions. Compensation / Benefits * Design and develop new software modules or enhancements * Develop unit tests and perform code reviews * Integrate and test software components within the delivery cycle * Debug software and fix defects identified during integration, test, and review Tasks * Design and develop robust, maintainable software using C++17 or newer * At least 2 years of experience with Linux and C++17 * Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms * Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows * Experience using CMake * Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills (probability & statistics, linear algebra, multivariable calculus) * Exposure to software application development on Linux and Web platforms * Exposure to agile and incremental software engineering practices Key requirements * Generous PTO with yearly increases * Flex time where contract permits * 11 paid holidays and floating holidays * 401(k) match up to 4% * Tuition and certifications support up to $12,000 annually * Premium healthcare with HSA and life insurance

Requirements

Experteer Overview In this role you design, build, and test software for a satellite resource management system, collaborating with program managers and senior engineers. You will ship modular software and improve existing components as part of an international program. The role offers remote or hybrid work with locations in Colorado Springs or Bethesda, and meaningful work on mission-critical systems. You will grow hands-on experience with satellite communications and contribute to robust, scalable software in a fast-paced team. This is an opportunity to shape software that supports national and global missions. Compensation / Benefits * Design and develop new software modules or enhancements * Develop unit tests and perform code reviews * Integrate and test software components within the delivery cycle * Debug software and fix defects identified during integration, test, and review Tasks * Design and develop robust, maintainable software using C++17 or newer * At least 2 years of experience with Linux and C++17 * Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms * Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows * Experience using CMake * Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills (probability & statistics, linear algebra, multivariable calculus) * Exposure to software application development on Linux and Web platforms * Exposure to agile and incremental software engineering practices Key requirements * Generous PTO with yearly increases * Flex time where contract permits * 11 paid holidays and floating holidays * 401(k) match up to 4% * Tuition and certifications support up to $12,000 annually * Premium healthcare with HSA and life insurance

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