Senior Flight Software Engineer — Space Systems

Sierra Space; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 178,000; 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 in Colorado is seeking a Software Engineer III to design, develop, and test software for space systems. You will write clean, maintainable code, architect complex software, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions.

You will mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and ensure adherence to standards while staying current with industry trends and space technologies. A US security clearance is required; the role offers strong growth and impact on national security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.
• Ability to design and architect complex software systems.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support.
• Architect and implement complex software systems and ensure coding standards and best practices.

Skills

C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Mentoring

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Git

Linux

SITL/HITL testing

Job description

Sierra Space in Colorado is seeking a Software Engineer III to design, develop, and test software for space systems. You will write clean, maintainable code, architect complex software, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions.

You will mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and ensure adherence to standards while staying current with industry trends and space technologies. A US security clearance is required; the role offers strong growth and impact on national security