TS/SCI-Cleared Software Engineer

Company: MKS2 Technologies
Location: Aurora, CO
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Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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MKS2 Technologies, a fast-growing veteran-owned small business providing technology solutions for government agencies, is hiring a TS/SCI-cleared Software Engineer for an onsite role in Aurora, CO. The role involves designing and maintaining satellite ground systems software using Java, C++, Red Hat 8 Linux, and Windows 2019, with preferred experience in Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Requires a STEM bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of software engineering experience and an active TS/SCI (or transferable Top Secret) clearance; U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Salary is estimated at $200,000 with full benefits.

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Software Engineer

MUST HOLD Top Secret DoD Clearance at minimum (preferably TS/SCI) - uncleared applicants will be rejected

This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO

Estimated Salary: $200,000 - Full benefits

What You Will Do

  • Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for satellite ground systems.
  • Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.

What You Will Learn

  • A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design
  • Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques
    Satellite ground system technologies including command & telemetry, flight dynamics, planning and scheduling, and spacecraft operations

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of relevant software engineering experience
  • Experience developing software using Java and C++
  • Red Hat 8 Linux OS and Windows 2019 OS experience or similar experience
  • An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. An active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI security clearance is also acceptable. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance


Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience with containerization using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
  • Experience developing software using Python
  • Experience developing software using ActiveMQ
  • Experience developing software using WineHQ

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the Company

Name: MKS2 Technologies
Location: United States
Website: https://www.mks2.com

Founded in 2008, MKS2 Technologies is a technology business providing services to the Federal Government and commercial clients. At MKS2 Technologies, we help our clients define their Mission, we use existing and new domain Knowledge, we formulate new client Strategies, and then we implement Solutions.

Client-First Approach We focus on people first—our clients’ and ours. Always.

What Defines Us MKS2 Technologies believes in strong, long-term, win-win relationships and believes that communication has been the key to the success of our projects and for client relationships to grow and prosper.

Trusted Results We have long-standing contacts throughout the science & technology community and across intelligence, national security, and civilian agencies because we have delivered results to our customers.

By The Numbers MKS2 Technologies has operations throughout the U.S. supporting our clients.

Choose MKS2 Key federal agencies rely on MKS2 Technologies to design, implement, sustain, and manage their IT enterprise solutions and cyber security initiatives. Our new and innovative ways of thinking give us the ability to respond quickly to the needs of our customer and the demands of the ever-changing IT landscape.

Founded by a former combat veteran and West Point graduate, MKS2 is built on the values that were instilled from humble beginnings and the values the Army instills in each of its service members; Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.

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