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AstroNetix, a veteran-owned and operated company, provides mission-critical solutions across government, defense, and logistics sectors. With extensive expertise in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and program management, the AstroNetix team supports high-impact programs from concept to deployment. With decades of hands-on experience managing defense programs and addressing complex operational challenges, we bring a unique perspective to every project. Partnering with U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal agencies, AstroNetix delivers innovative solutions that drive mission success, streamline operations, and reduce risk. We are deeply committed to advancing national security and embedding with teams to deliver tangible results.
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
101 days ago
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Job Description
Senior Backend Software Engineer
AstroNetix
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description AstroNetix is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer with mandatory OpenC3 COSMOS expertise to support space and mission command and control systems. This role focuses on backend development, integration, and operational hardening of COSMOS-based command and telemetry systems used in national security environments. The successful candidate will work closely with systems engineers, operators, and security teams to ensure reliable, secure command execution and telemetry flow across distributed mission systems. - Configuring and extending OpenC3 COSMOS - Developing and integrating backend services (primarily Java Spring Boot) - Defining and maintaining command and telemetry schemas - Implementing DevSecOps practices to support secure, resilient operations - Integrating COSMOS with mission analysis tools, orchestration frameworks, and AI-enabled backend services Qualifications - Hands-on, production experience with OpenC3 COSMOS (required) - Backend software engineering experience building Java Spring Boot services - Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and secure deployments - Experience with command and telemetry systems or mission control software - Familiarity with message-driven or distributed system architectures - Experience integrating backend systems with mission tools or frameworks (e.g., FreeFlyer, Meridian, or similar systems) - Experience supporting or integrating AI-enabled backend services or analytics pipelines - Ability to support mission-critical systems with a focus on correctness, reliability, and security - U.S. citizenship required - Active TS/SCI required
Job Requirements
- Hands-on, production experience with OpenC3 COSMOS (required)
- Backend software engineering experience building Java Spring Boot services
- Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and secure deployments
- Experience with command and telemetry systems or mission control software
- Familiarity with message-driven or distributed system architectures
- Experience integrating backend systems with mission tools or frameworks (e.g., FreeFlyer, Meridian, or similar systems)
- Experience supporting or integrating AI-enabled backend services or analytics pipelines
- Ability to support mission-critical systems with a focus on correctness, reliability, and security
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active TS/SCI required
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