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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer (KITE) - **Company:** Cimarron Software Services, Inc. - **Location:** Centennial, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Concurrent Computing, Data Transformation, Software Debugging, Linux, Ethernet, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), GPS Navigation Devices, Python (Programming Language), Network Programming, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Tools, Real Time Simulation, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Software Verification, Google Test, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Atlassian Bamboo - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/561d506d-6deb-4905-954e-ce41b619a273 ## About the Role * This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID. * Ability to complete a pre-employment background check, breath alcohol test, and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use. * 5 or more years of software development experience. * Experience with C++ and Python. * Familiarity with software development and testing. * Experience interpreting formal requirement specifications. * Ability to support different shifts, including weekends, as needed. * Ability to support occasional travel up to 25%. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline. Desired Skills, Experience, and Education: * Strongly desired: Experience using AI-assisted software development tools and workflows effectively to support software development, code analysis, testing, debugging, and documentation. * Experience with Linux, object-oriented design, and software architecture. * Experience with hard real-time simulations, concurrent programming, systems and network programming, data mediation, hardware/software integration, and communication protocols, including Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, and RS-422. * Experience with modeling physical systems, including avionics, rocket engine propulsion, six-degree-of-freedom flight mechanics, inertial measurement systems, global positioning systems, GPS constellation emulation, integrated INS/GPS navigation, gravity, celestial bodies, state vectors, and coordinate system transformations. * Experience with one or more of the following tools and methods: Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Bamboo, Google Test, and test-driven development. * Experience participating on an Agile/Scrum team that practices swarming and a shared design philosophy. * Aerospace experience. ## Description Cimarron is seeking Software Developers to provide simulation and modeling development in support of the Kommon Integrated Test Environment (KITE) on a human spaceflight program. This position is fully remote. While the preference is for candidates to be based in Centennial, CO to facilitate in-person meetings and lab access as needed, fully remote candidates will be considered, with occasional travel required. Key Duties: * Develop and execute flight software integrated tests based on the requirements in the Integrated Test Plan. * Develop and troubleshoot KITE code and KITE tools to support development readiness and address identified errors in Formal Qualification Tests. * Support Requirements Verification Closure as needed. * Support responses to customer inquiries. * Generate and facilitate presentation charts for Incremental Reviews, Build Closure Reviews, or mission-unique Software Release Audits. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)