Senior Software Engineer-Python

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA.

Hybrid or Remote?: On-site 5x/wk/Remote

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of high-reliability, mission-critical software for our satellite and ground systems.
• Drive the full development lifecycle, from technical strategy and requirements definition to implementation, testing, and operational excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in software design, particularly in object-oriented (OO) principles.
• Create sophisticated simulation, emulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments to ensure system-wide integrity.
• Participate in operations, including data analysis, system monitoring, and visualization.
• Collaborate in architecture, design, and code reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one object-oriented language (e.g., C++, Python, Java, C#) and a deep mastery of OO design principles.
• Demonstrable experience designing and building complex, scalable, and reliable software systems.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and systems design.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex architectural decisions to diverse audiences.
• A highly collaborative, team-oriented, and positive attitude, with a knack for mentoring and elevating the entire team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Professional experience with C++ and Python.
• Experience designing scalable and modular solutions, including multi-threaded applications and stateless services.
• Experience developing with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and building distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, test automation, simulation, or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing.
• Experience with modern monitoring, data analysis, and visualization tools.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments.
• A creative and analytical approach to solving ambiguous and complex technical problems.
• Proven ability to thrive and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A passion for tackling complex problems and taking full ownership from concept to completion.
• Interest in or experience with networking, wireless protocols, or telecommunications (e.g., 2G/GSM, 4G/LTE) is a plus, but not required.