Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Space Systems Group, part of the Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.'s Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force's Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!

SPA has an immediate need for a Software Engineer.

About the Position

As a Software Engineer at SPA, you will be assigned to support the US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru. Kobayashi Maru is responsible for continuously delivering impactful software for space operations. The program office's mission includes the development and deployment of software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services.

As Software Engineer your responsibilities will include:

Writing well-documented, high-performance, reliable, and maintainable code.
• Performing code reviews, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting code.
• Designing, developing, and deploying apps with a focus on availability, low latency, security, and scalability.
• Demonstrating expertise and implementing Test Driven Development (TDD) practices that meet a minimum of 80 percent or more coverage of the code base.
• Implementing linting to evaluate code for programmatic and stylistic errors and conducting unit testing to test all pieces of code.
• Providing expertise in functional, integration, automated, dynamic, and static security and testing for code development.
• Preparing and participating in Agile and/or DevSecOps ceremonies.
• Demonstrating expertise operating in accordance with agile principals, such as epic, feature, user story, story, task, enabler, spike, etc.

This is a hybrid remote position. You will be expected to work on-site with the Government customer at an off-Base location in El Segundo, CA at least 1 day per week due to the fast pace, quick-turn nature of the job and the persistent need to access secure networks. Thus, residing in comfortable driving distance of El Segundo should be considered.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary pay range: 150k - 175k

About the Must Haves

• U.S. Citizen with a current Secret clearance
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience performing Full-Stack Software Engineering for complex applications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant STEM from an accredited institution
• Your resume must demonstrate experience:
  • Using front-end technologies, back-end technologies, and databases
  • Evidence of working in Agile development environments and the associated ceremonies
  • Consistently producing high-quality code resulting in robust, secure, and reliable software
  • Proof of optimizing software performance
  • Familiarity with Test-Driven Development
  • Frontend Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, and React
  • Backend Experience with Java, Kotlin, Gradle, and Spring Boot
  • Running software in Linux environments