Full-Stack Software Engineer II – Aerospace Systems

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and optimize software for advanced aerospace applications in a hybrid Colorado setting. You will contribute across frontend, backend, and API components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and quality standards.

Qualifications include a BS in CS or related field, 2+ years of software development, and proficiency in C++, Java, Python, and TypeScript/JavaScript with React and Node.js.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, with React and Node.js.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices, including testing, version control, and code review.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test full-stack software components for internal web applications and tools, spanning frontend, backend, and APIs.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues.
• Write and maintain comprehensive code documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Support the integration of applications with third-party APIs and enterprise services (identity/SSO, calendar, messaging, and AI providers).
• Build and maintain REST APIs and real-time features (WebSocket) that power internal applications.
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and ORMs to design and evolve data models.
• Containerize applications and support their deployment to Kubernetes through the team's GitOps pipeline.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in the development of software requirements and specifications.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

TypeScript/JavaScript

React

Node.js

REST APIs

Git

Testing

Code reviews

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Git

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and optimize software for advanced aerospace applications in a hybrid Colorado setting. You will contribute across frontend, backend, and API components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and quality standards.

Qualifications include a BS in CS or related field, 2+ years of software development, and proficiency in C++, Java, Python, and TypeScript/JavaScript with React and Node.js.