
Modernization Software Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · HybridFull-time$160–190K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Odyssey Systems seeks a Modernization Software Engineer to provide independent technical evaluation and oversight of software modernization and development for a Government program office at Peterson Space Force Base. The role reviews architecture, algorithms, testing, documentation, and contractor progress, and advises on risks, readiness, and integration. It is full-time and hybrid, with approximately one to two remote days, and is contingent upon contract award.
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Modernization Software Engineer Job Locations US-CO-Colorado Springs ID 2026-7764 Category Engineering Type Full Time Biweekly Hours 80 Location : Name Peterson SFB Min USD $160,000.00/Yr. Max USD $190,000.00/Yr. Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Modernization Software Engineer for the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) Contract at Peterson SFB supporting SYD 85 in the S5. As the Principal Modernization S/W Engineer, you will support the Government program office in the oversight, review, and assessment of prime contractor-led software modernization and development activities. The focus of this function is to provide the Government with independent technical evaluation of software architecture, algorithm performance, open system architecture, communications flow, and data strategies to ensure program objectives are met. This is a full-time position at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado This position is contingent upon contract award***** Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: - Review and evaluate contractor-performed analyses of the existing software architecture, code base, and performance, providing the Government with independent assessments of software deficiencies, obsolescence, and maintainability issues. - Assess and provide technical recommendations on contractor-proposed software modernization strategies, including architectural redesigns, algorithm enhancements (e.g., signal processing, tracking, data fusion), and data format modifications (e.g., message formats, database structures). - Oversee the prime contractor's software development life-cycle, including adherence to modern practices such as Agile and DevSecOps, providing the Government with an independent assessment of progress, risks, and quality. - Review, comment on, and recommend for Government approval all contractor-generated software documentation, including, but not limited to, Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), Software Design Documents (SDD), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). - Oversee and witness prime contractor-led software testing activities (including unit, integration, and performance testing). Analyze test plans and results to ensure software requirements are fully verified and advise the Government on software readiness. - Collaborate with Government hardware, systems, and cybersecurity engineers to ensure software and hardware modernization efforts are fully integrated and aligned across all system interfaces. - Assess, assist, and provide recommendations for Modular Open System Architecture definition, requirements, implementation, verification, and validation. - Provide subject matter expertise on software-related risks and opportunities during technical reviews, configuration management boards, and other program management activities. - Provide continuous technical support and recommendations to the Government team throughout all phases of the acquisition life-cycle, including major technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR), configuration management, and system-level testing. - Assist with Configuration Control Boards, Engineering Trades, Requirements Verification, Requirements Mapping, and all aspects of baseline management at all levels of the program. Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications: Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance. Education: BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Years of Experience: 8 years of relevant experience in the following listed below, at least 3 years of which must be in the DoD Certifications: Ability to obtain a Security + or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: Clearance: Active TS clearance Education: BS in Engineering, Computer cience, or related field Years of experience: 8 years of relevant experience in the following listed below, at least 3 years of which must be in the DoD Certifications: CompTIA Security + or equivalent Additional Information: Location: Peterson Space Force Base Colorado Springs, CO- Potential for remote for the right candidate Travel: 10-20% Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid- Approx.1-2 days remote. Subject to change based on Government discretion #LI-JK1 Company Overview Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Please Note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays. Odyssey Benefits Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, LTD. Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Pregnancy, National Origin, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Or Expression, Marital Status, Genetic Information, Protected Veteran Status, Or Other Factors Protected By Federal, State, And/or Local Law. This Policy Applies To All Terms And Conditions Of Employment Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/4725CA730E1246A0.
How this job compares
Set against the 34,049 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$160–190K/yr
- Colorado median$125–193K/yr976 salary ranges
- US median$140–220K/yr27,214 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $175K, is 13% above the Colorado median midpoint ($155K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,128 open Software Engineer jobs in Colorado and 34,049 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 27,553 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 12,602 of the 34,049 open Software Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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