Software Engineer – Python & Kubernetes Integration

Awetomaton is seeking a Software Engineer to support the TAP Lab at the Boulder Ground Information Facility(BGIF) in Boulder, Colorado. You will work with a small team to adapt, integrate, test, and transition a prototypeapplication that detects and separates closely spaced objects in EO/IR imagery. 

In this role, you will lead the software integration effort required to connect the Python-based prototype tooperational message types, systems, and infrastructure. You will help transform research software into a reliable,maintainable application that can be deployed first in a testbed and ultimately in an operational Kubernetesenvironment. The application uses Python, NumPy, scikit-image, PyTorch, and Protocol Buffers–style messages.The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, computerengineering, or a related field, with three to seven years of relevant experience. 

This position must be performed on-site at the BGIF in Boulder, Colorado.An active SECRET security clearance is required. We are considering candidates through September, with a planned start date in October 2026.

Criteria for success 

• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form with engineers, users, and decision-makers.  

• Demonstrate initiative when working with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements.   

• Develop reliable and maintainable operational applications.   

• Design clear interfaces and resolve complex integration problems.   

• Develop automated tests that provide confidence in software behavior and algorithm performance.   

• Collaborate effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team. 

 Experience and Skills 

• Bachelor of Science in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering  
  discipline.  

• At least three years of professional software engineering experience.  

• At least one year of professional Python development experience.  

• Experience developing modular, reusable, and testable software.  

• Experience integrating software components through structured messages, APIs, or other defined interfaces.  

• Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Podman.  

• Experience with Linux-based development and deployment environments.  

• Proficiency with software configuration management using Git.  

• Active SECRET security clearance.  

• Ability to work on-site at the BGIF in Boulder, Colorado. 

Desired Education and Experience 

• Master of Science in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline.  

• Experience deploying and operating applications in Kubernetes.  

• Experience defining or integrating Protocol Buffers messages.  

• Experience transitioning research or prototype software into testbed or operational environments.  

• Experience supporting Python applications that use NumPy, scikit-image, or PyTorch.  

• Familiarity with EO/IR, OPIR, GEOINT, image processing, or sensor-data systems.  

• Experience with automated build, test, security-scanning, and deployment pipelines.  

• Experience with GitFlow, GitOps, GitHub, GitLab, or comparable team-development workflows.  

• Experience diagnosing performance, memory, dependency, and data-compatibility issues in distributed systems.