Principal Aerospace Software Architect & Technical Leader

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) With 150% Match Up To 6%

Life Insurance

Three Weeks Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Incentive Pay

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an experienced software engineering leader to oversee the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of advanced aerospace software systems. You will drive performance, quality, and regulatory compliance while guiding major programs and continuous improvement.

You will mentor engineering teams, review code and documentation, and represent software engineering in strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field; master's preferred.
• 14+ years of software development experience or higher degree substitution.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of aerospace software systems.
• Lead major projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams; review code and documentation; represent software engineering in strategic decisions.

Skills

Software Architecture

Software Design and Development

Technical Leadership

C++

Java

Python

Software Requirements

Code Reviews

Software Documentation

Agile/Scrum

Real-Time Operating Systems

Embedded Systems

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Cloud Computing

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an experienced software engineering leader to oversee the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of advanced aerospace software systems. You will drive performance, quality, and regulatory compliance while guiding major programs and continuous improvement.

You will mentor engineering teams, review code and documentation, and represent software engineering in strategic decisions.