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Redondo Beach, California Country:

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#90085 Job Description An aerospace client is looking for a Software Engineer with Active Top Secret Clearance to support the Western Region Software Engineering department.

Location:

Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (Onsite)

Position:

Software Engineer with

Active Top Secret Clearance Pay Rate :

$138.91/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration:

12 months or longer

Schedule:

9×80

A Overview:

A Software Engineer to support the Western Region Software Engineering department. As a member of this department you'll get to support Ground Software Development and Operations & Maintenance contracts. This position will serve 100% on-site in a SCIF in Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities:

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with systems engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of data processing systems for satellite ground systems software. Support the architecture definition of existing and new capabilities for a containerized, cloud-deployed mission planning system. Develop and maintain the technical roadmap, aligning architecture decisions with product and program milestones. Collaborate with product owners, systems engineers, and developers to refine requirements into scalable technical designs. Define non-functional requirements (performance, reliability, security, scalability, observability). Review and guide implementation in Java, Python, and/or C++ to ensure alignment with architecture and coding standards. Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices (e.g., microservices vs modular monolith, API design, event-driven architecture). Support CI/CD pipeline design, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices for cloud-hosted, containerized deployments. Perform design and code reviews with a focus on reliability, testability, and maintainability. Participate in risk identification and mitigation related to architecture and technology choices. Demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

US Citizenship required. Active TS or SCI security clearance 12 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 10 years of relevant experience with Master's degree; 8 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Must have the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date. Working knowledge of Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills and proficiency with C++ programming Strong programming skills in Python Prior experience designing and implementing distributed systems. Experience developing in a Linux environment using git Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with CI/CD and modern DevSecOps practices (e.g., automated testing, container image scanning, infrastructure as code). Experience designing and deploying cloud applications, including event-driven architectures, microservices, and Kafka-based solutions. Experience with Kafka or other asynchronous communication protocols.

Experience with programming/scripting languages:

C, Java, Python, Perl Ability to read and utilize CAMEO (e.g., sequence diagrams, component diagrams) to communicate designs to stakeholders. Strong skills in math and algorithms Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo) Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system Active SCI security clearance About our client: Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SLA Apply Now "

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