ARKA Group, LP · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer {S}
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to work closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations, primarily supporting the operations for a software system.
AerospaceCommunication HardwareHardwareInformation TechnologyManufacturingOptical CommunicationSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement a scheduling engine capable of managing a growing constellation of N satellites, ensuring high performance and sub-second latency
Architect a fully decoupled, cloud-native microservices system using Java and Python to manage massive data throughput and real-time telemetry
Engineer systems that enable autonomous vehicle re-tasking while strictly adhering to mission objectives and vehicle health/safety constraints
Develop and optimize complex scheduling algorithms (e.g., Heuristics, Genetic Algorithms, or MILP) to resolve deconfliction and maximize link availability
Utilize AWS services (Lambda, EKS, Step Functions, DynamoDB) to build a resilient, distributed ground system that supports global mission needs
Qualification
Required
Ability to submit for within 1 month of start date, obtain, and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field
At least 8 years of professional experience working in software development or systems engineering
Expert-level proficiency in Java (or similar OO languages) to support high-throughput, mission-critical backend services
Proficiency in Python for rapid prototyping, algorithmic modeling, and AI/ML pipeline integration
Proven experience building, deploying, and maintaining modern microservices in production cloud environments
Deep expertise with AWS (compute, storage, and serverless workflows) to drive system scalability and reliability
Strong background in scheduling, optimization, or graph theory, with the ability to navigate trade-offs between various algorithmic approaches
Extensive experience in the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable applications using Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Quarkus)
Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams, including product managers and architects, to define and ship complex features
Comprehensive understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment
Commitment to writing clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code with a robust focus on unit and integration testing
Experience operating within an Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Preferred
Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CISSP, or CASP)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
13 paid holidays
Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
4 weeks paid Parental Leave
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
ARKA Group, LP
We are a fully integrated mission partner providing world-leading technologies and services with an unrivaled reputation for excellence.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-22Acquired
Leadership Team
Brett Gabari
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-12-27
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