Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Software Engineer to support an intel program focused on supporting a Command & Control (C2) team, focused on developing and integrating software solutions for satellite operations. This position will be in Washington, D.C. OR Arvada, Colorado. This is a Hybrid role. This job opens for applications on August 11, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the date of posting.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SOFTWARE ENGINEER INCLUDE:

• 3+ years of experience in satellite C2 or complex hardware/software integration.
• Proficiency in Python (required); Rust or C++ (preferred for performance-critical components).
• Experience with real-time embedded systems and hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with satellite communication protocols and telemetry standards.
• Understanding of encryption and secure communications.
• Experience with Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and cloud-native deployments.
• Knowledge of relational and time-series databases.
• Version control using Git/GitHub.
• Preference for open-source contributions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Background in cryptographic systems integration is highly preferred.

• Develop and integrate C2 software for satellite vehicles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard new satellites and integrate solutions into Quindar’s product suite.
• Work with industry standards and protocols (CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, MIB).
• Support secure integration of NSA Type 1 encryption algorithms (PEGASUS, CARIBOU) and AES-256 variants.
• Contribute to long-term product development and integration with government systems.