Python Developer

Job ID: 2601008

Location: KIRTLAND AFB, NM, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-02

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer to support the Space Systems Command on a program that directly assists the US Space Force. The ideal candidate will be a Python developer responsible for porting a legacy Mission Unique Software (MUS) application to a modern, open-source command and control platform. The selected candidate will interface with Active Duty, US Government, and contractor personnel to re-engineer this software with a focus on creating a robust, secure, and maintainable application. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and is located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze the architecture, functionality, and dependencies of the legacy MUS
• Design, develop, and implement a modernized, Python-based version of the MUS within the COSMOS OpenC3 framework
• Create and extend system automation, integration tools, and APIs for the new application
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans, including unit and integration tests, to ensure the ported application meets all functional, performance, and security requirements
• Integrate security into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps), utilizing code analysis tools and participating in all security processes, including remediation and disaster recovery operations
• Author, collaborate on, and maintain high-quality project, system, and service documentation
• Engage in day-to-day process optimization, issue discovery, and provide root cause analysis for software defects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, and five (5) or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and three (3) or more years of relevant experience. Will accept 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Proven work experience as a software developer with strong, demonstrated proficiency in Python
• Practical experience developing and deploying applications on Linux-based distributions
• Experience with version control systems such as Git

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with C/C++ for analyzing the legacy codebase is a plus
• Direct experience with the COSMOS OpenC3 platform
• Familiarity with satellite ground systems, Telemetry & Command (T&C) processing, and CCSDS standards
• Knowledge of API design principles and experience building RESTful APIs
• Demonstrated experience with Python test automation frameworks
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and experience with static/dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline development using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins
• Experience with virtualization products and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Knowledge of automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)

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• Dice Id: 10111346
• Position Id: 2601008
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