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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Engineer, Software) - **Company:** Redwire Space - **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Linux, Ethernet, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Subversion, Software Organization, Digital Twin, Real Time Systems, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18356120?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18356120%2FSoftware-Engineer-Engineer-Software-Colorado-Littleton ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field * Proficiency in C++ and Python * Proficiency with Linux and shell scripting * Experience working with real time systems * Familiarity with spacecraft avionics interfaces and protocols (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422, Ethernet). * Experience with Object Oriented software development * Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN) and issue tracking tools (JIRA) * Occasional travel required * Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Desired Skills * Familiarity with Maven and CMake for dependency management and builds * Experience working with hardware-in-the-loop, including mission critical hardware * Experience with modeling and simulation * Familiarity with basic aerospace principles and satellite design * Experience working in an Agile development environment * Experience with containers (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) and microservices * Strong communication and organizational skills ## Description Redwire Space Missions, LLC has a current opportunity for a Software Engineer located at our facility in Littleton, CO. In this position, you will assist with the design, testing and integration of simulation and test software that will be used to validate flight software, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) algorithms, and general operation of a satellite system. This role includes working with full software systems for modeling and simulation and performing integration with other software systems and hardware-in-the-loop. You will work closely with the flight software team, systems engineering, and electrical engineering to assemble a digital twin and flat sat for the mission., * Develop, maintain, and configure simulation and test software to meet requirements for validating flight software, GN&C algorithms, and general satellite operation * Translate system requirements for digital twins and flat sats into software architectures, designs, and implementations. * Create component emulators which will be used to validate flight software modules and execute mission day in the life tests * Implement or adapt test software to execute full verification and validation tests on the spacecraft during assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) operations * Work with electrical engineering to design a flat sat which is an accurate representation of the spacecraft. * Perform unit, integration, and system-level software testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments. * Document project progress, software design, implementation, and testing processes * Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures while working with the test bench unit * Assist with troubleshooting technical issues with simulation and test software systems * Use software development best practices and version control procedures * Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and configuration management processes * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, avionics, and mission operations ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)