Advance Aerospace Defense Through Innovation – Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Software Development Analyst
Location: Schriever AFB, CO | Full-Time Contract (9 Months) | $50–$70/hr | 9/80 Schedule

Build Software That Simulates the Future of National Defense

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Software Development Analyst to support advanced modeling and simulation initiatives for one of the most sophisticated space defense programs in the country. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, this role is part of a cutting-edge effort to build training, analysis, and operational simulation systems supporting the U.S. Missile Defense System.

As part of an agile, mission-focused team, you’ll apply your engineering and software development expertise to projects that directly enhance warfighter training, concept development, testing, and real-time decision support tools.

This position requires a security clearance, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens.
 

What You’ll Do

As a Software Development Analyst, your role will include:

• Researching and analyzing missile defense system capabilities to support simulation enhancements

• Developing software tools to perform model validation, benchmarking, and system performance analysis

• Contributing to the design and implementation of simulation architectures

• Supporting agile software development teams and contributing to new feature development

• Writing technical documentation for verification, validation, and performance testing

• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to determine and meet acceptance criteria

• Troubleshooting and supporting simulation tools and environments used by defense analysts and warfighters

• Presenting findings and updates to stakeholders through formal technical briefings

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience

• Proficiency in C++ or Java and experience with scripting tools like Python or MATLAB

• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments

• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to thrive in collaborative, high-performance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with missile defense simulations or Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems

• Knowledge of discrete event simulation platforms (optimistic or conservative)

• Familiarity with SQL, JIRA, Git, and Confluence

• Understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum, or Kanban workflows

• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense simulation or command and control systems

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect highly skilled professionals with mission-critical roles across the aerospace and defense industries. When you join us, you gain:

• A competitive compensation structure with weekly pay

• A 9/80 schedule that promotes work-life balance (every other Friday off)

• A chance to work on groundbreaking simulation and defense projects

• Full support from an experienced recruiting and onboarding team

• The ability to grow your expertise alongside engineers and technologists working at the forefront of national defense

Ready to Shape the Future of Aerospace Defense?

If you’re driven by technology, precision, and purpose—and want your software skills to support national security—apply now to become a Software Development Analyst with PDS Tech Commercial.

Create tools that train, test, and protect. Your code could help defend tomorrow.

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