Senior Java
Software Engineer
is needed for a
contract
opportunity with SOC's client in
State College, PA
*
Must Have Active TS/SCI Clearance (
TS candidates will be considered if they are eligible for an SCI crossover prior to start.)
*Contract Duration: 12 months
Job Description:
In the Senior Java/C++ Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java and C++ code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position in our State College, PA office.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.
- Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high performance software solutions.
- Design, implement, and test Java, C++ and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
- Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
- Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
- Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
- Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
- Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
- Learn the workings of satellite ground systems.
- Work with new tools that will keep you state-of-the-art.
Qualifications You Must Have
- An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
- Five (5) years of RECENT experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java and C++ in a Linux or UNIX environment.
- Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).
- Experience with Python.
- Experience developing software in an Agile/DevOps environment.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience leading a technical team is highly desired
- Experience working in a DevOps environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, BitBucket and Confluence.
- Experience working with SonarQube
- Experience working with SQL
- Security+ certification
- Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.
- Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
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Min Rate: $62.00/hr
Max Rate: $
94.00/hr
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SOC LLC
Feb 19, 2026