29 ground software engineer jobs at 14 companies in Vienna, VA
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Senior Ground Software Engineer, Space
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$191k-$253k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
8+ YOEActive U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance, ~8+ years software engineering experience, experience with space C2 and spacecraft operations, proficiency in multiple programming languages, strong communication and systems design skills.
York Space SystemsNYSE: YSS: Designs and manufactures modular spacecraft platforms and mission solutions.
6+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related, 6+ years full-stack experience, deep C# and React/TypeScript expertise, SQL and distributed systems knowledge, experience with Docker/Kafka/InfluxDB/Python, mentoring ability, and active or obtainable security clearance.
Principal Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$220k-$330k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
8+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Software/Systems/Computer Engineering, 8+ years software engineering, 3+ years architecture/technical leadership, proficiency in C#, TypeScript, Java, C++, SDLC, requirements management, version control and CI/CD, MBSE and systems engineering tools.
C#, TypeScript, Java, C++, Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, IBM DOORS Next, Jama Connect, Stell, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD, Hivemind, Open Mission Systems, Universal Command & Control Interface
Systems Planning and Analysis: Provides technical and analytical support to national security agencies.
9+ YOEUS citizen with TS/SCI + poly; Bachelor's in a technical discipline; 9+ years supporting ground systems engineering in the defense/intelligence space domain; experience with system integration, testing, software lifecycle, configuration management, and operational mission support.
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
12+ YOEActive TS/SCI clearance, bachelor's+14 years or master's+12 years in satellite ground systems, experience with cloud-based ground systems, DevSecOps/CI/CD, PKI, networks, Agile, and REST/ESB-based software testing.
Ground Software Engineer (Mid Career) - Millennium Space Systems
Chantilly or El Segundo
$128k-$189k/yrOnsiteFull Time
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
Bachelor's in CS/CE/AE or related; experience designing and developing production software, scripting and backend development; ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (Secret required); support classified testing and integrations.
KBRNYSE: KBR: Provides engineering, technology, and professional services for global markets.
9+ YOEActive TS/SCI with Poly, BS degree (9+ years experience) or MS (6+ years), prior ground system/satellite program experience, DevSecOps and agile familiarity, DoD/IC acquisition knowledge, strong communication and leadership skills.
Ground Software Engineer (Mid Career) - Millennium Space Systems
Chantilly or El Segundo
$128k-$189k/yrOnsiteFull Time
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
Bachelor's in CS/CE/AE or related; experience designing and developing production software, scripting and backend applications; ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required); must meet U.S. export control (US Person) requirements.
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
10+ YOE10+ years software development experience, BS degree or equivalent, strong C/C++ and Python skills, systems engineering understanding, experience with DoDAF/UML/C4 Model, CI/CD, Confluence and Jira.
Quindar: Cloud-native software for automated satellite mission operations.
3+ YOEDevelop and integrate software C2 solutions for satellites; strong software integration/debugging; experience with C2 concepts and satellite protocols; hybrid in Arvada, CO.
Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services
Seattle or Herndon or United States
$140k-$160k/yrHybridFull Time
BlackSkyNYSE: BKSY: Provides real-time satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence analytics.
6+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent, 6+ years software development experience, proficiency in Go/Python/C++, experience with cloud microservices (AWS, GCS, Microsoft Azure), Kubernetes, Git; US-citizen eligibility for some programs.
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
4+ YOERequires active TS/SCI with poly; 4–9+ years relevant experience depending on degree; experience with GEOINT ground/space architectures, mission processing, IC/DoD acquisition, and ground software or mission operations.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEAbility to develop, integrate, deploy, and sustain satellite ground software; Python and C++ development; ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance; relevant STEM degree with multi‑year experience.