Principal Software Engineer - Remote Leadership in Aerospace

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); Hybride; USD 173 000 - 238 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Lone Tree, CO to lead aerospace software initiatives in an agile, cross-functional environment. This role requires strategic direction, mentorship of engineering teams, and driving innovations for high-performance systems.

The ideal candidate has 14+ years in software development with expertise in C++, Java, or Python, and proven leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

C++

Java

Python

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Outils

RTOS

Embedded systems

Requirements tracking tools

Description du poste

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Lone Tree, CO to lead aerospace software initiatives in an agile, cross-functional environment. This role requires strategic direction, mentorship of engineering teams, and driving innovations for high-performance systems.

The ideal candidate has 14+ years in software development with expertise in C++, Java, or Python, and proven leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.