Staff Software Engineer {S}

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

This position is for a Staff Software Engineer. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. The position will primarily support the operations for a software system.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that's of interest to you.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a scheduling engine capable of managing a growing constellation of N satellites, ensuring high performance and sub-second latency
• Architect a fully decoupled, cloud-native microservices system using Java and Python to manage massive data throughput and real-time telemetry.
• Engineer systems that enable autonomous vehicle re-tasking while strictly adhering to mission objectives and vehicle health/safety constraints
• Develop and optimize complex scheduling algorithms (e.g., Heuristics, Genetic Algorithms, or MILP) to resolve deconfliction and maximize link availability
• Utilize AWS services (Lambda, EKS, Step Functions, DynamoDB) to build a resilient, distributed ground system that supports global mission needs

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to submit for within 1 month of start date, obtain, and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field
• At least 8 years of professional experience working in software development or systems engineering
• Expert-level proficiency in Java (or similar OO languages) to support high-throughput, mission-critical backend services
• Proficiency in Python for rapid prototyping, algorithmic modeling, and AI/ML pipeline integration.
• Proven experience building, deploying, and maintaining modern microservices in production cloud environments
• Deep expertise with AWS (compute, storage, and serverless workflows) to drive system scalability and reliability
• Strong background in scheduling, optimization, or graph theory, with the ability to navigate trade-offs between various algorithmic approaches
• Extensive experience in the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable applications using Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Quarkus)
• Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams, including product managers and architects, to define and ship complex features
• Comprehensive understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment
• Commitment to writing clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code with a robust focus on unit and integration testing
• Experience operating within an Agile/Scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• ActiveTS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CISSP, or CASP)

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.