3x Software Engineers - Space Sector (Junior, Senior & Principal)

Fixed Term Contract

We’re actively seeking 3x Software Engineers at Junior, Senior, and Principal level to join our client's team on a high-impact project - Contract basis.

If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and building scalable software for the Space Sector, we want to hear from you.

Location: El Segundo, CA

Start Date: September, 2026

Duration: 1-year contract (full-time)

Rate: ~$120/hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

You’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team across development, QA, and infrastructure to design, build, test, and optimize advanced software solutions. These roles span multiple experience levels, offering opportunities from hands-on development to technical leadership and system design.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience level, responsibilities include:

Designing, developing, analyzing, and testing software applications
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions
Participating in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Creating and maintaining automated test frameworks and documentation
Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects
Performing performance testing (load, stress, scalability)
Developing optimized solutions using complex algorithms
Ensuring system maintainability and alignment with standards
Driving continuous improvement in tools and processes
Mentoring team members and leading best practices (Senior/Principal)
Designing user interfaces and data visualizations (Principal)

Requirements

Core Requirements (All Levels)

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Passion for learning and working with emerging technologies

Experience by Level

Junior Software Engineer (1–4 years)

Experience with software development and/or QA processes
Knowledge of testing tools (Selenium, Cypress)
Familiarity with Python, Java, or Go
Understanding of performance, security, and usability testing

Senior Software Engineer (5 years)

Strong experience in architecture, design, and development
Experience with Angular or React
Knowledge of microservices architecture
Familiarity with PostgreSQL/MySQL and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab)

Principal Software Engineer (7 years)

Extensive experience in full-stack development and system architecture
Expertise with cloud and container technologies (Docker, AWS/Azure, Kubernetes)
Strong background in microservices and scalable systems
Proven leadership, mentoring, and technical direction

Bonus (Principal):

Agile tools (Jira, Confluence)
Experience with satellite communications or DoD systems

If you are interested, please apply today!

We’re moving quickly and looking to interview candidates ASAP angela.olmo@newspacetechnical.com

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