Software Engineer 3

United Launch Alliance (ULA)

. Maintain and develop new software products for command, control, and monitoring of the Vulcan launch vehicle's avionics suite and electrical ground support equipment .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,122 - $188,537 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development for command and control systems, with a strong focus on real-time requirements and Agile methodologies. Capable of providing technical leadership and mentoring while delivering mission-critical software solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C/C++ ProgrammingAgile MethodologiesSoftware Configuration ManagementTest Driven Development (TDD)Real-Time Linux-Based Operating Systems

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented DesignSoftware Development Life CycleContinuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Software Design PrinciplesConfiguration Management Tools

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitAgile ToolsEngineering ApplicationsDisplay SystemsElectrical Control Systems

Industry Keywords

AerospaceLaunchDefenseCommand-and-Control SoftwareSafety-Critical Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonSDLCC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and develop new software products for command, control, and monitoring of the Vulcan launch vehicle's avionics suite and electrical ground support equipment
Implement modern design principles and concepts and provide solutions to difficult technical problems
Work collaboratively with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA, and Automation team members in an Agile environment
Design, develop, and test software solutions
Provide technical leadership and hands-on development for operational and enabling capabilities meeting hard real-time requirements
Determine and develop approaches to problems independently with minimal direction
Lead and provide guidance and training to less experienced engineers
Help ensure delivery of mission-critical software used during launch vehicle manufacturing, preflight testing, and launch countdown
Support launch events by remotely shadowing launch operations teams
Design, develop, operate, and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems software
Integrate software with launch systems and own specific programs, projects, or portions of larger projects
Apply standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development life cycle
Generate engineering applications and products such as display systems, mechanical control systems, and electrical control systems used to operate rockets
Interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and technical and support personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 4+ years of related work experience
Experience working on an agile development team
Experience independently designing, developing, and delivering solutions to difficult software/hardware problems
Experience presenting hardware/software system architecture and designs to internal audiences and external customers
Experience authoring, executing, and reviewing software products throughout the full software development life cycle
Experience with object-oriented designs and languages
Experience with C/C++
Experience with Software Configuration Management practices
Experience with Agile Methodologies
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
Experience with Software Design Principles
Experience with Configuration Management practices and tools such as Git
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62
Preferred: experience designing and architecting software for complex solutions
Preferred: experience serving as a technical lead on software development efforts
Preferred: experience providing guidance, training, or mentoring to less experienced engineers
Preferred: experience with Python
Preferred: experience with real-time Linux-based operating systems
Preferred: expertise developing and troubleshooting timing-critical hardware and software systems
Preferred: experience with secure software development practices
Preferred: experience with command-and-control software for ground support equipment, industrial control systems, or similar safety-critical applications
Preferred: experience in the aerospace, launch, or defense industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
Generous paid time off
Flexible work environments
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Relocation may be available