# Software Engineer (GAITS - Analyst Team) (26-386) at Trace3 > United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Atrace3%3A8304310 (read 2026-11-06). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Trace3](https://alderhq.app/companies/trace3) - Location text: Colorado Springs, CO; Colorado Springs - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Colorado Springs, CO; Colorado Springs") - Posted: 2026-10-20 (16 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trace3/jobs/8304310 - Skills listed (inferred): Distributed systems ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $110k–$120k per year (from the listing's pay field) - Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 5586): p25 $126k, median $157k, p75 $200k ## Description (the employer's text) Who is Trace3? Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. ### Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? ### Come Join Us! ### Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. ### Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. ### Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. ### JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Software Engineer who will be responsible for analyzing real-world data related to Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness. As part of an Agile Scrum team, develop and complete features and stories aligned to program objectives. ### SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Analyze real-world data pertaining to Missile Defense and Space Domain Awareness. Develop and complete features and user stories mapped to program objectives as part of an Agile Scrum team. Collect and interpret real-world data. Develop new algorithms to effectively utilize data. Update and enhance existing algorithms based on new data. ### REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Strong analysis background with the ability to filter data and predict future states of ballistic missile threats. Experience in performance analysis and characterization of large-scale complex system simulations focused on: - Ballistic missile threats - Weapon systems - Command and control architectures - System design - Development - Testing - Evaluation Working or theoretical knowledge of ballistic or non-ballistic missile defense concepts, including: - Battle Management and Command and Control (BM/C2) systems - Defense communication systems - Missile Defense System (MDS) Experience using MATLAB to support analysis of complex data. ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - The candidate should possess data analytics skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and filter large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform predictions of future ballistic missile threat states. - Furthermore, the candidate should have experience in analyzing and characterizing ballistic missile threats, including threat systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and the ability to predict future threat states based on trends and patterns. - Overall, the candidate should demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical disciplines that underpin ballistic missile threat analysis and prediction, including the ability to integrate and analyze data from diverse sources to inform predictive models and simulations. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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