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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Intuitive Research and Technology
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MATLAB, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Information Technology, Ansys
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88194772/1

## About the Role

As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will participate across the software lifecycle-including requirements interpretation, architecture, implementation, integration, automated testing, and system troubleshooting. You will develop highreliability C software as your primary responsibility, with additional tasks in C++ and Python to support scripting, test automation, and tooling. You will regularly report progress and technical status to the software lead and contribute to a fastpaced Agile environment focused on mission readiness. Strong communication, problemsolving skills, and a commitment to quality are essential for success in this role., * BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

 * 5+ years of experience developing software in C/C++
 * Experience with Python
 * Experience working in Linux environments
 * Experience applying software engineering and project tools (configuration control, CI/CD pipelines and workflows, etc.)
 * Experience with software testing
 * Knowledge of Scrum or other Agile methodologies
 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired

 * Experience with NASA Core Flight System (cFS)
 * Experience with C2/telemetry systems
 * Experience with RTOS
 * Experience with test harness development
 * Knowledge of embedded communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP)
 * Experience with Git
 * Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
 * Experience with Ansys STK
 * Experience developing within hardwareintheloop or systemintegration test environments

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support USSF in the development of a nextgeneration satellite testbed environment. In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of both flightsoftwarerepresentative applications and ground station software used to exercise, validate, and integrate space system behaviors. You will work within an advanced hardwareintheloop flatsatellite test configuration that simulates spacecraft functions.


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