Senior-Level Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
Mid Level

Job Title: Mid-to-Senior Software Engineer
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Hybrid)
Company: Omitron, Inc.

Omitron, Inc. is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role, you will be an integral part of the SOLACE software development team, contributing to the creation of advanced astrodynamics applications supporting a range of critical space operations. You will have the opportunity to modernize and enhance legacy systems while addressing complex software challenges in the aerospace domain.

This position requires a solid background in software engineering, with a specific emphasis on astrodynamics. You will contribute to the modernization of legacy astrodynamics software, working with languages such as C++, Python, Fortran, and applying astrodynamics concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of software solutions aligned with the technical direction set by the SOLACE Lead Engineer.
  • Collaborate closely with the SOLACE Product Owner to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
  • Modernize and refactor legacy astrodynamics software using languages such as C++, Fortran, and Python, ensuring improvements in functionality and performance.
  • Analyze existing applications, identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize their accuracy and efficiency.
  • Engage in performance benchmarking and comparative analysis to guarantee that applications meet stringent operational requirements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with senior engineers on both SOLACE and legacy application projects.
  • Ensure high-quality code and apply modern software development practices to deliver robust solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Security Clearance: None required, but candidates must be eligible to obtain a US Government security clearance.
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Astrodynamics, or a related field with 4+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in software development or astrodynamics engineering.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in Python, C++, Fortran, or other related programming languages.
    • Strong understanding of astrodynamics and the ability to apply mathematical and physical concepts to software development tasks.
    • Hands-on experience with GIT or similar version control systems.
    • Familiarity with astrodynamics applications and tools commonly used in space systems and mission planning.
    • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming practices.
  • Additional Skills:
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Experience working in an Agile development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
    • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • 6+ years of professional experience combining both software development and astrodynamics engineering.
  • Expertise in multiple programming languages/technologies, including C++, Fortran, and Python.
  • Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence for project management and collaboration.
  • Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques, particularly in astrodynamics software.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a track record of mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment.

About Omitron:
Omitron, Inc. is a leading Aerospace Engineering and IT firm, committed to delivering high-quality engineering services to government and industry clients since 1984. Headquartered in Beltsville, MD, with a field office in Colorado Springs, CO, Omitron values innovation, excellence, and collaboration. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic and growing field.

Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $160,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits include:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA or FSA accounts
  • Company-paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k with company match
  • Supplemental insurance options (e.g., AFLAC)
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Voluntary Life Insurance

Omitron is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. E-Verify Participation.

Share

Apply for this position

Required*
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume or Paste resume
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.
Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
    • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Veteran status


Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Please check one of the boxes below:

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Human Check*