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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Software Engineer 1

Software EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeLone Tree, CO, USA$86.1k - $118.4k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • The role requires 0–2+ years of software development experience.
  • Basic proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python is required.
  • A conceptual understanding of engineering principles and practices is required.
  • Familiarity working in multidisciplinary teams is required.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Top Secret security clearance.
  • The role requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods and hand/finger dexterity for coding and testing.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design, development, and testing of software components.
  • Debug and troubleshoot software issues.
  • Write and maintain code documentation.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Support the integration of software with hardware systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Internship or cooperative education experience in software development is preferred.
  • Exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry is preferred.
  • Understanding of industry-standard software languages, including C, C#, C++, HTML, Java, Python, and Bash, is preferred.
  • Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repositories, and automated builds is preferred.
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral is preferred.
  • Familiarity with data structures is preferred.

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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