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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Senior Software Engineer

Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLone Tree, CO, USA$143.5k - $197.3kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of software development experience; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Expert proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Hand and finger dexterity for coding and testing.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic projects to develop and optimize software systems for aerospace applications.
  • Collaborate with design, hardware, and quality teams to ensure software meets performance and quality standards.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive software documentation, including design specifications and user manuals.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers on best practices and technical skills.
  • Conduct advanced code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Define and implement software requirements and specifications in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Drive and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software performance and reliability.
  • Ensure software compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Experience with multiprocessing and multithreaded applications.
  • Experience with inter-process communication, including TCP and UDP.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
  • Extensive background in the aerospace and defense industry.
  • Understanding of industry-standard software languages such as C, C#, C++, HTML, Java, Python, and Bash.
  • Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repositories, and automated builds.
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral.
  • Proficiency with data structures.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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