Hybrid Principal Software Engineer — Aerospace Systems Leader

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree/Colorado (hybrid) seeks a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for the development and optimization of advanced aerospace software systems. You will mentor teams, drive innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to meet performance and regulatory standards.

The role requires a 14+ year track record in software development, expertise in C++, Java, and Python, and an active U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 14+ years of experience in software development.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Extensive leadership experience in software development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• An active Secret with the eligibility to obtain a Top Secret / Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for the development of advanced software systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets performance, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of detailed software documentation, including design specifications and user manuals.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on technical best practices and innovation.
• Conduct high-level code reviews and provide strategic feedback.
• Define and implement software requirements and specifications in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Drive major continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software performance and reliability.
• Represent the software engineering function in high-level strategic meetings and decision-making processes.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Code reviews tools

Static analysis tools

Build automation tools

RTOS

Embedded systems

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Lone Tree/Colorado (hybrid) seeks a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for the development and optimization of advanced aerospace software systems. You will mentor teams, drive innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to meet performance and regulatory standards.

The role requires a 14+ year track record in software development, expertise in C++, Java, and Python, and an active U.S. security clearance.