MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Location: Aurora, CO (On-site)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 Annually with full Government benefits
This defense organization’s Air & Space Defense Systems division specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors, and cyber solutions. The team focuses on program execution, mission success, and customer satisfaction, delivering advanced capabilities in detection and sensing, command and control, and air and missile defense.
Within the Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) sector, the focus is on information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multi-intelligence (Multi-INT), secure processing, and resilient operations for critical defense missions.
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the modernization and upgrade of an advanced hardware/software system critical to national defense. This position involves developing, integrating, and testing software updates in a secure environment while collaborating with high-performing engineering teams.
This is a 100% on-site role based in Aurora, Colorado.
Update and maintain software versions for COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) and FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) components.
Upgrade both software and hardware infrastructure to meet mission requirements.
Develop, integrate, and test new software to support system modernization efforts.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile development environment.
Contribute to DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes to ensure secure and efficient software deployment.
A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques.
Modern DevSecOps and CI/CD methodologies for secure software deployment.
Software lifecycle practices supporting large-scale defense programs.
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
5+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
Experience developing object-oriented software using Java.
Experience with Visual Basic and Python.
Hands-on experience with Oracle databases.
Proficiency with Windows and Red Hat Linux operating systems.
Experience using Jira, Git, and Eclipse or similar tools.
Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance (or Top Secret eligible for crossover).
U.S. citizenship required due to clearance requirements.
Experience upgrading complex hardware and software systems in secure environments.
Experience upgrading and maintaining COTS and FOSS software.
Familiarity with large-scale defense or aerospace programs and Agile/DevSecOps environments.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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