Aerospace Software Engineering Leader

Frontdoor Defense; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space in Centennial, Colorado is seeking a Manager, Software Engineer to lead one or more software teams that design, develop, test, and deliver mission-critical aerospace software. You will ensure disciplined engineering practices, comply with DO-178B/C and related standards, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor engineers toward technical and professional excellence.

This role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive software engineering leadership experience.
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum, Kanban and DevOps in aerospace contexts.
• Experience with SDLC management, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards (DO-178B/C, NASA specs) and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct one or more software teams delivering mission-critical aerospace software.
• Translate strategy into actionable engineering processes and schedules.
• Mentor engineers and uphold disciplined engineering practices.

Skills

Python

React

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GitHub

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

FastAPI

SQL/Databases

Job description

Sierra Space in Centennial, Colorado is seeking a Manager, Software Engineer to lead one or more software teams that design, develop, test, and deliver mission-critical aerospace software. You will ensure disciplined engineering practices, comply with DO-178B/C and related standards, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor engineers toward technical and professional excellence.

This role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans while