Software Engineer - Associate E1 at Radix Metasystems, Inc. in ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112

Job description

• Overview
• Radix is seeking talented Software Engineers to support mission-critical satellite ground systems. We value technical excellence, collaboration, and real-world impact. Radix offers a professional yet casual work environment where engineers have direct influence on program success. We support U.S. government customers developing next-generation satellite ground systems. In this role, you will contribute to a Java Spring Boot-based planning and scheduling application that enables mission operations, resource allocation, and execution for satellite ground software. You will work as part of a mission-focused engineering team delivering scalable, reliable backend services while supporting integration, testing, and operational deployment in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices supporting satellite ground planning and scheduling workflows
• Implement RESTful APIs and backend services aligned with defined system architecture and mission requirements
• Collaborate with systems engineers and domain experts to translate mission needs into technical solutions
• Support integration and test activities, including troubleshooting and defect resolution
• Participate in technical reviews, code reviews, and software audits
• Develop and maintain system interfaces (internal and external)
• GitLab repository management
• CI/CD pipeline usage and maintenance
• Supporting containerized deployments and environment configuration
• Follow secure software development practices within a classified environment

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Currently active Top Secret (minimum) security clearance issued by a U.S. Government Entity (no sponsorship available).
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, ideally using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the last few years.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Experience developing backend services and RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
• Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD workflows (GitLab preferred)
• Working knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Ability to design, deploy and maintain complex software systems
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively work, and communicate, with engineers, systems teams, and leadership
• Technical Qualifications: AI, Python/Java/C++, Scripting and scripting languages, databases, Linux OS env using tools such as Git, Eclipse, etc.
• Currently active TS/SCI security clearance issued by a U.S. Government Entity
• U.S. Government Adjudicated Full-Scope or Counterintelligence polygraph
• Experience with planning and scheduling systems, mission management, or satellite ground operations
• Familiarity with microservice architectures and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience supporting software in an operational or mission-critical environment
• Background in intelligence community systems or space domain awareness
• Desired experience: AI/LLM Engineering, X-Midas, Digital Signal Processing

Skills

Required

• Java
• Spring Boot
• RESTful APIs
• Linux
• Git
• CI/CD
• SQL
• NoSQL
• Python
• C++
• Scripting
• Eclipse

Preferred

• TS/SCI security clearance
• planning and scheduling systems
• mission management
• satellite ground operations
• microservice architectures
• containerization
• Docker
• Kubernetes

Benefits

• Top Reasons Why You Want to Work for Radix as a Software Engineer
• Small Company Culture
• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Premiums 100% Employer Funded
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, & Life Premiums 100% Employer Funded
• Company Funded Retirement plan of up to 25% of Base Salary
• 6 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development and Educational Benefits
• $77,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary
• The salary and compensation for this position will be determined based on skill level, experience, and education as applicable. These factors include, but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, ability to fulfill all job requirements, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, bargaining agreements (if any), or other applicable law