What is a Software Engineer at Tecolote?
As a Software Engineer at Tecolote, you will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and scaling specialized software solutions that support decision-making for some of the nation's most vital agencies. Tecolote is a premier provider of cost estimation, financial management, and schedule analysis software, primarily serving the Department of Defense (DoD), NASA, and other federal entities. The applications you build and optimize directly impact large-scale military acquisitions, aerospace programs, and national security infrastructure.
Your work will center on ensuring high reliability, precision, and security across Tecolote's product suite, which includes industry-standard cost-analysis tools like ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools). This is not just a standard corporate software development role; it requires a disciplined approach to engineering where data integrity and system accuracy are paramount. You will collaborate closely with financial analysts, project managers, and client stakeholders to translate complex mathematical models and compliance requirements into clean, performant code.
Success in this position requires a balance of strong foundational programming skills and the ability to operate effectively within highly structured, security-conscious environments. Whether you are optimizing database queries, building out intuitive desktop or web interfaces, or developing complex calculation engines, your engineering contributions will provide the rigorous analytical foundation that government leaders rely on to execute multi-billion-dollar programs.
