Principal Software Engineer
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Job Description
Software Engineer IV – Satellite Ground Systems Location: Aurora, CO Salary: $220,000–$260,000 Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI required; CI Polygraph preferred Employment Type: W-2 Long-Term Contract About the Opportunity: Talent Stack is representing a confidential defense and aerospace client seeking a senior Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software for advanced satellite ground systems. This is a long-term W-2 contract supporting a government contractor. You will work with…
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