Space Software Engineer
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $103,500 to $181,100
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Denver, CO +1 more
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- LocationDenver, CO +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (19 min ago) · observed since
All places named
- Denver, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
About this job
Job Description:
Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.
Our Space Operations directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you a Software Engineer looking to grow your skillset and work on a project that has real world impact? Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.
The qualified applicant will support the Ollivander program in Parsons’ Denver Tech Center (DTC) office in Denver, CO or in Colorado Springs, CO. The work for this position is 100% SCIF-based, with no possibility of remote work. The applicant should have an active SCI clearance and be able to obtain a Security+ certificate in the first 6 to 12 months of employment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Development and debugging of application service code in Java
- Development and debugging of UI code using Angular / Typescript
- Docker container development and debugging
- Kubernetes deployment and debugging
- Helm chart updates for different deployment environments
- AWS cloud development, deployment and troubleshooting
- Participation in sprint planning and execution
Required Skills:
- Active TS/SCI
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of related professional experience
- Java and/or Angular development experience
- Ability to develop for and debug complex distributed systems
- Understanding of complex technical issues (threading, race conditions, etc)
- Apply critical thinking in complex and dynamic organizational environments
- Have strong communication skills (technical writing, developing presentations, briefing, etc.)
- Ability to work independently or with a small team
Desired Skills:
- Spring Application Framework development
- Experience working in SCI/SAP environments
- Gitlab, Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence
- IntelliJ/VSCode IDE and debugging
- Linux command-line experience
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($103,500) is above 2% of the 230 Software Engineering roles in Colorado listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $143,700; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $165,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSpace Software Engineer$103,500 to $181,100
Construction Surveillance Technician - CST$103,500 to $181,100
Principal Process Engineer$103,500 to $181,100
Deputy Program Manager$103,500 to $181,100
Workflow Support Specialist$103,500 to $181,100
Scheduler$103,500 to $181,100
Security Cooperation Manager$103,500 to $181,100
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Space Software Engineer (this listing) | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Construction Surveillance Technician - CST | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Principal Process Engineer | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Deputy Program Manager | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Workflow Support Specialist | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Scheduler | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Security Cooperation Manager | $103,500 - $181,100 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-22
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - CO, Denver • US - CO, Colorado Springs
Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00
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