Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a mission-driven defense technology organization, for a Senior Software Engineer to support technical users within a classified High Performance Computing (HPC) research and development environment in Colorado Springs, CO. This is a high-impact role for an experienced engineer who wants to work at the intersection of software engineering, systems administration, and mission-critical modeling and simulation, directly enabling researchers and analysts to get the most out of a demanding classified computing environment.
Day to day, you will be the go-to technical resource for HPC users, helping them onboard, resolve access issues, troubleshoot workflows, and maintain the scripts and tools that keep their modeling and simulation work moving. You will spend your time split between hands-on user support, scripting and code maintenance, and coordination with O&M and security teams, so this role suits someone who is equally comfortable debugging a Fortran routine, writing clear documentation, and explaining a technical issue to a non-technical stakeholder. People who thrive here are patient troubleshooters, strong communicators, and genuinely enjoy helping other engineers and scientists succeed.
The midpoint of this role’s $180,000–$200,000 range is $190,000 per year. Here is how that compares with live openings on Careerscape right now:
Figures are computed automatically from salary ranges on live Careerscape listings and update as jobs are added or filled. They are informational, not an offer guarantee.
This position pays $180,000 to $200,000 per year. The midpoint of $190,000 is above the $102,500 median for Information Technology roles currently listed on our board.
This is a on-site position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.
This is listed as a Mid-Senior level role. See the Requirements section above for the specific qualifications the client is looking for.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Paid time off and paid holidays, Life and disability insurance, Tuition and professional certification reimbursement, Relocation assistance available.
Posted on August 9, 2026 with 6 applications so far. Applying early is recommended, as our recruiters begin reviewing candidates as soon as applications come in.
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