SETA C2 Software Engineer (TS/SCI)
Zachary Piper SolutionsAbout the role
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced C2 Software Engineer (SETA) to support Space Systems Command’s Battle Management, Command, Control, Communications & Intelligence (BMC3I) portfolio. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert focused on developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-critical software solutions for National Security Space programs. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in software engineering, data integration, Palantir technologies, and Agile development practices within classified DoD environments.
Work Environment:
Full-time, on-site role in El Segundo, CA supporting Space Systems Command’s BMC3I portfolio. This position works closely with government stakeholders, software engineers, systems engineers, and operational users to deliver next-generation capabilities supporting national security space missions.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain mission-focused software solutions supporting operational command and control and space battle management missions.
Design and implement data integration pipelines, messaging architectures, and workflow automation solutions.
Leverage Palantir Foundry, including Foundry Transforms, Ontology SDK, Pipeline Builder, and related capabilities to support mission applications.
Develop MOSA-compliant software architectures that support interoperability across space, air, ground, cyber, and terrestrial mission domains.
Support software integration, configuration, deployment, sustainment, and modernization efforts.
Implement Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps best practices to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.
Coordinate with Program Managers, Product Owners, System Engineers, operators, and government stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements.
Support system engineering activities including requirements development, CONOPS creation, integration planning, and technical documentation.
Enable multi-domain data fusion and operational decision-making through modern data engineering and application development practices.
Document technical solutions, architectures, workflows, and engineering decisions to support sustainment and knowledge transfer efforts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field; or Master’s degree with 12+ years; or PhD/JD with 9+ years.
6+ years of experience supporting software engineering, systems integration, application development, or platform implementation within DoD, Intelligence Community, SAP, or SCI environments.
Experience working with Palantir Foundry, Gotham, or similar data integration and decision-support platforms.
Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
Experience with data integration, APIs, workflow automation, data modeling, and enterprise software architectures.
Experience supporting Agile software development teams and collaborating across technical and mission stakeholders.
Strong understanding of modern software architectures, system integration, and mission application development.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Clearance Requirement:
Active Top Secret clearance required.
Ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP access.
Willingness to consent to a polygraph examination.
Preferred:
Experience implementing or supporting Palantir Foundry and/or Gotham in operational or mission environments.
Experience supporting National Security Space, Space Force, SSC, or BMC3 programs.
Experience with data ontology development, workflow automation, and operational application configuration.
Experience integrating C2 systems, intelligence systems, readiness data, or space domain awareness platforms.
Experience building operational dashboards, mission applications, and decision-support tools.
Familiarity with CJADC2, joint domain operations, DevSecOps, platform engineering, and hybrid cloud environments.
Strong systems engineering mindset with the ability to connect technical implementations to operational mission outcomes.
Compensation:
Salary range: $160,000 - $195,000 (Pay based on years of experience and education)
Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave as required by law
This job opens for applications on 09/15/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain mission-focused software solutions supporting operational command and control and space battle management missions.
- Design and implement data integration pipelines, messaging architectures, and workflow automation solutions.
- Leverage Palantir Foundry to support mission applications.
- Develop MOSA-compliant software architectures that support interoperability across mission domains.
- Support software integration, configuration, deployment, sustainment, and modernization efforts.
- Implement Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps best practices.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements.
- Support system engineering activities including requirements development and technical documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related field; or Master’s degree with 12+ years; or PhD/JD with 9+ years.
- 6+ years of experience supporting software engineering or systems integration within DoD or Intelligence Community.
- Experience with Palantir Foundry or similar data integration platforms.
- Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle.
- Experience with data integration, APIs, and enterprise software architectures.
- Experience supporting Agile software development teams.
- Strong understanding of modern software architectures and system integration.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Benefits
- Cigna medical, dental, vision
- 401k
- 20 days paid time off
- 11 federal holidays
- Sick leave as required by law
Skills mentioned
About Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions (ZPS) provides technical and professional services in support of the United States government across six key sectors: Intelligence, Defense, Energy, Homeland, Health, and Civilian. We partner with our customers to build efficiencies, drive growth, and deliver successful program execution. Prime integrators leverage our extensive portfolio of past performance and in-depth technical knowledge, as we deliver innovative solutions with precision and collectively drive toward mission success. Combining innovative thinking and a purpose driven mentality, we bring the expertise needed to advance some of the most complex government initiatives in the nation. Our core competencies are within Cyber Security, Cloud & IT Infrastructure, Software Engineering, and Data Science & Analytics. Explore a wide range of cleared and uncleared career opportunities here: https://zacharypiper.com/about-us/ Learn more about our public sector past performance and mission-focused approach: https://zacharypiper.com/
H-1B sponsorship history
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