Senior Flight Software Engineer – Space Systems Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space in Centennial, CO, is seeking a Software Engineer III to design, develop, and test software for space systems. The role demands architectural thinking, clean code, and mentoring other engineers while using Git for version control.

You will implement complex software systems, participate in code reviews, and stay current with space technologies and software trends. A US security clearance will be pursued as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience; Master’s +3 yrs is acceptable.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support.
• Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and ensure code quality.

Skills

C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Mentoring

Linux

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Software development processes

Job description

Sierra Space in Centennial, CO, is seeking a Software Engineer III to design, develop, and test software for space systems. The role demands architectural thinking, clean code, and mentoring other engineers while using Git for version control.

You will implement complex software systems, participate in code reviews, and stay current with space technologies and software trends. A US security clearance will be pursued as part of the role.