Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Software Engineer-Developer 4's for a contract opportunity in Chantilly, VA/Seal Beach, CA.
100% onsite
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): 5+ years' experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns. Experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs. Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks. Regular and predictable attendance is required.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Client is looking for a Senior Software Developer Lead, to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, focused on leading a small software development team located in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on leading Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software development, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission.
As a member of the Client software team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Client SMS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.
At Client, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. At Client SMS we work with commercial, government, and proprietary.
-Lead the planning of software development tasks including detailed software design, coding, and unit/integration/functional/system testing of customer desired features/user stories, ensuring successful achievement of acceptance criteria. -Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts. -Reviews completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; leads integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle. -Leads code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standard. -Leads monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems. -Leads review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance.
Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Accredited Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API. Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning. Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management.. Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes Demonstrated experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and WebLogic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions. Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.). Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems. Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications. Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems.
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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS: Full-Time/First Shift 9:00 AM - 5:00 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 Number:
218446
Job Location:
Chantilly, VA / Seal BeachCA
Rate:
Up to $116.10 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
05/27/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
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