Senior Flight Software Engineer — Space Systems

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with 150% match

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role requires mentoring fellow engineers, participating in code reviews, and staying current with software development trends and space tech. A Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required, and the company emphasizes collaboration

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +3 yrs 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 different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
• An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
• Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

Git

Confluence

JIRA

GitHub

GitLab

Bitbucket

Job description

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

The role requires mentoring fellow engineers, participating in code reviews, and staying current with software development trends and space tech. A Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required, and the company emphasizes collaboration