Software Engineer-Systems 5
Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Software Systems Engineers (Level 5) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Bachelors Degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelors Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
Requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (interim prestart, final post start), for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
5+ years of experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
3+ years of experience leading software development projects
3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
Experience with Flight Dynamics / Orbital Analysis or Satellite Management Systems or Ground control management
Regular and predictable attendance is required
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.
Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment. Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system.
Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.
Perform day-to-day activities in the areas of Product Owner/Technical Leadership, Architecture, Design and Direction of software product(s)
Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead
Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).
Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS:
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Rate: Up to $119.82 DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Input Date: 04/28/2026
Attention: Zachary Fasano
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: zfasano@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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