Software Engineer

Mks2 Technologies
Aurora, IL

Software Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance Required


Location: Aurora, CO (On-site)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
Pay: $100,000 - $115,000 with full benefits.

About the Organization


Our client's Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense , advanced sensors , space-based systems , hypersonics , effectors , and cyber solutions . Focused on program execution, business growth, and customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides world-class capabilities in detection and sensing , command and control , and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to support critical air, space, and missile defense missions.

Within ASDS, the Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) sub-business unit delivers information superiority from space , multi-mission automation and orchestration , multi-intelligence (Multi-INT) fusion , secure processing , and resilient operations for advanced space defense and situational awareness.

Position Overview


Seeking a Software Engineer to support and upgrade an advanced hardware/software system critical to U.S. defense and space-based operations. This engineer will work on modernizing system infrastructure, integrating new capabilities, and maintaining performance through software and hardware upgrades.

This position is 100% on-site in Aurora, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities




  • Update and modernize software versions for COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) and FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) components.



  • Develop, integrate, and test software required to upgrade and enhance system performance.



  • Support upgrades to both software and hardware infrastructure to align with evolving mission needs.



  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including engineers, architects, and program leaders in an Agile environment.



  • Contribute to DevSecOps and CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery) processes for secure and efficient software delivery.


What You Will Learn




  • Cutting-edge technologies in software engineering , DevSecOps , and automation .



  • Exposure to large-scale defense systems and enterprise-level modernization projects.



  • Best practices in system lifecycle management , integration, and secure software development.


Qualifications You Must Have




  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) .



  • 2+ years of experience in software engineering.



  • Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming , specifically Java .



  • Experience with Visual Basic and Python .



  • Hands-on experience with Oracle databases .



  • Familiarity with both Windows and Red Hat Linux operating systems.



  • Proficiency using development tools such as Jira , Git , and Eclipse .



  • Active and transferable U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance (or active Top Secret eligible for crossover).



  • U.S. citizenship is required due to security clearance restrictions.


Qualifications We Prefer




  • Experience upgrading complex hardware and software systems within secure or classified environments.



  • Experience upgrading and maintaining COTS and FOSS software .



  • Background supporting large-scale, mission-critical defense or aerospace programs .


Posted 2025-10-19

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