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# Space System Software Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Github, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Systems Modeling Language, System Software, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, DODAF, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18030146?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18030146%2FSpace-System-Software-Engineer-Virginia-Mclean

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience with software engineering using Rust, C, or C++
 * Experience building and operating production-grade full-stack applications
 * Experience designing the architecture and containerized services with Kubernetes
 * Experience with AI-assisted software development tools and practices such as code copilots, automated tests, or secure-by-design patterns, to increase delivery velocity responsibly
 * Experience developing software within an Agile framework and DevSecOps infrastructure as part of a Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline
 * Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
 * Ability to effectively communicate, work independently and collaboratively on a cross-functional team, and demonstrate initiative to complete complex tasks to achieve program goals in a fast-paced environment
 * Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineeringand5+ years of experience in software development, or 7+ years of experience insoftware development in lieu ofa degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience withPyO3for Rust-Python interoperability and buildingPython extensions inRust
 * Experience with codequality andstaticanalysis toolssuch as SonarQube,Clippy, cargo-deny, or cargo-audit
 * Experience withsecurecodingpractices and vulnerabilityremediation
 * Knowledge of SystemsModeling Language(SysML), DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), and Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
 * Ability to display apersonal or professional GitHub profiledemonstratingprojects
 * TS/SCI clearance
 * Master's degree



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