Flight Software Engineer I — Space Systems

Frontdoor Defense; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer I to design, develop, and validate flight software for space systems in Centennial, Colorado. You will write clean code, collaborate with senior engineers, and contribute to aerospace software projects while growing skills in a supportive team.

The role emphasizes learning best practices, code reviews, and staying current with industry trends in space technologies. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically, 0 - 2 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of one or more programming languages and software development principles.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand requirements and complete tasks.
• Participate in code reviews and use Git for version control.

Skills

Programming basics

Git

Teamwork

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Related field experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer I to design, develop, and validate flight software for space systems in Centennial, Colorado. You will write clean code, collaborate with senior engineers, and contribute to aerospace software projects while growing skills in a supportive team.

The role emphasizes learning best practices, code reviews, and staying current with industry trends in space technologies. A U.S.