Software Engineer II Mission-Critical Defense Systems

Software Engineer II

• Mission-Critical Defense Systems (OOJ
• 45499) NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: May/11/2026 Job Description Software Engineer II
• Mission-Critical Defense Systems

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO — Peterson SFB area

Compensation:

Approximately $120K, depending on experience

Clearance:

Active Secret required; Top Secret preferred

Work Arrangement:

100% on-site We are recruiting for a Software Engineer II to support mission-critical software development for advanced missile warning systems. This is a fully on-site role in Colorado Springs supporting secure defense programs where software reliability, system performance, and disciplined engineering practices are essential. The Software Engineer II will design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain complex software systems used in operational environments. This position is well suited for a hands-on software engineer with strong Java skills, experience working in Agile teams, and exposure to containerization and CI/CD tools. Key Responsibilities Develop, modify, integrate, test, and maintain software systems and platforms Write and maintain unit tests to ensure software quality and reliability Containerize applications using Docker and related technologies Analyze user and system requirements and develop software solutions Support secure software development practices in a classified environment Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and large-scale planning events Support integration, verification, and troubleshooting of software components Develop technical documentation, design documentation, as-built documentation, and operational procedures Provide diagnostic support to resolve processing anomalies in complex software programs Assist with specifications, requirements analysis, and software design activities This is an excellent opportunity for a cleared software engineer who wants to contribute to high-impact national defense systems while working with modern development, containerization, testing, and CI/CD practices. To be considered, candidates must have an active Secret clearance and be able to work fully on-site in Colorado Springs.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications Active Secret clearance required Bachelor's degree required 4+ years of relevant software engineering experience Strong Java development experience required Experience with Docker required Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, Google Test, or similar Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions Ability to work 100% on-site in Colorado Springs Experience developing software in structured engineering environments Ability to produce design and technical documentation with minimal assistance Preferred Qualifications Top Secret clearance C++ development experience Kubernetes experience Prior experience supporting missile warning, defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems Experience working in secure or classified development environments Why is This a

Great Opportunity :

To be considered, candidates must have an active Secret clearance and be able to work fully on-site in Colorado Springs.

Visa sponsorship provided:

No

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado, USA

Remote Status:

No Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Occupational Categories:

Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Operations Industry(ies): Aerospace / Defense