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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** PROLIM Global Corporation
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Fortify (Software), Server Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, SonarQube, Test Case, Gitlab, Containerization, Gherkin, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-denver-co--346dbcd1-25bc-49ad-8da1-dfdfc8411f4b

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Mathematics, Physics, Software Administration, Team Player, Cyberspace, C++ Programming Language, Algorithms, * Bachelor's degree in STEM field

 * 5+ years experience (BS)

OR 3+ years (MS)

OR 1+ year (PhD)

 * Active, in-scope DoD Secret clearance (required to start)
 * Strong recent experience developing software in C++
 * Experience developing new/novel C++ applications
 * MATLAB and/or Python experience
 * Unix/Linux operating system experience
 * Ability to work onsite in a closed-area environment

Preferred Qualifications

 * Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
 * Strong background in math and physics
 * Experience with battle management or fire control systems
 * Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * CI/CD pipeline experience
 * MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) environment experience
 * Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Gherkin/Cucumber
 * Automated software requirements testing
 * Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools:
 * Coverity
 * Fortify
 * SonarQube
 * Software configuration & change management tools:
 * Jira
 * GitHub / GitLab
 * Jenkins
 * Atlassian tool suite

Work Environment

 * Onsite only (no telework)
 * Closed-area secure facility
 * Collaborative engineering environment
 * Defense and missile systems focus, * Bachelor's degree in STEM field
 * 5+ years experience (BS)

OR 3+ years (MS)

OR 1+ year (PhD)

 * Active, in-scope DoD Secret clearance (required to start)
 * Strong recent experience developing software in C++
 * Experience developing new/novel C++ applications
 * MATLAB and/or Python experience
 * Unix/Linux operating system experience
 * Ability to work onsite in a closed-area environment
 * Preferred Qualifications
 * Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
 * Strong background in math and physics
 * Experience with battle management or fire control systems
 * Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * CI/CD pipeline experience
 * MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) environment experience
 * Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Gherkin/Cucumber
 * Automated software requirements testing
 * Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools:
 * Coverity
 * Fortify
 * SonarQube
 * Software configuration & change management tools:
 * Jira
 * GitHub / GitLab
 * Jenkins
 * Atlassian tool suite
 * Work Environment
 * Onsite only (no telework)
 * Closed-area secure facility
 * Collaborative engineering environment
 * Defense and missile systems focus

## Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to support an Internal Research & Development (IRAD) program within the Missile Defense Integration Business Unit. This role involves developing advanced mathematical and physics-based software solutions critical to system performance.

The selected candidate will work in a collaborative, closed-area environment supporting high-performance defense systems across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains.

Key Responsibilities

 * Develop novel C++ applications for advanced system capabilities
 * Design and implement mathematics- and physics-intensive algorithms
 * Support software requirements analysis and test case reviews
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
 * Contribute to system performance optimization
 * Participate in code reviews and software quality processes
 * Support automated testing and validation efforts