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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (5-8 yrs) - **Company:** Advanced - **Location:** Westminster, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Machine Learning, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3e34a2315d42d35a ## About the Role * Advanced C++ and Python skills with programming language specifics. * Experienced with design patterns and translating requirements/architecture into well-structured code. * Able to identify pros/cons of various lifecycle models and how to apply them to projects or sub-projects effectively. * Can accurately estimate tasks for sprint-level duration, including testing, integration etc. * Working level of understanding of basic spacecraft operational principles as well as AI/ML concepts. * Extensive demonstrated support of BD and IRAD initiatives., * B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional work experience required. * 5-8 years of experience with spacecraft software systems, system architecture and/or mission control systems. * Manages components of projects independently, balancing technical work with light mentoring of newcomers. * Cultivates Innovation * Actively participates in design reviews and technical discussions; offers constructive feedback. * Demonstrates self-driven learning and continuous improvement; identifies gaps in skills and proactively seeks solutions. * Begins to influence project direction through proposal of innovative solutions. * Tackles complex, ambiguous problems requiring synthesis of information from multiple technical domains and stakeholders., * This is an IMMEDIATE hiring need. * Ability to work in the Westminster, CO office 5 days/week during core business hours. * Applicants must be a US Citizen * Top Secret Security Clearance required ## Description Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through software and services that leverage unique subject matter expertise. The company is actively supporting mission and cutting-edge capabilities spanning commercial, civil, and national security customers. Our core business is focused on three areas: (1) mission enabling services, (2) technology solutions and (3) mission solutions. Through its mission enabling services, Advanced Space provides mission and flight optimization, mission design, mission systems engineering. With its technology solutions Advanced Space provides its customers with trusted AI/ML/autonomy expertise, flight-demonstrated applications, and analysis at scale. Advanced Space offers Mission Solutions with unique turn-key missions, data and capabilities purchases and demonstrated cislunar and Martian success. Advanced Space is mission focused as the owner and operator of CAPSTONE for NASA and Prime contractor for Oracle for AFRL. These competencies are leveraged by a dynamic, flexible, and agile team with cross domain knowledge. We have a small but growing team that works collaboratively across projects. We provide flexibility, and an opportunity for passionate employees to contribute directly to meaningful projects. 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