Senior Ground Software Engineer, Space Systems Lead

Sierra Space; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 156,666 - 215,436; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401k with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space in Louisville, Colorado is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, and test innovative software applications for space systems. The role requires deep expertise in programming and software development principles, alongside strong leadership abilities to guide engineering teams.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), relevant skills in Agile methodologies, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to cutting-edge space technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems.
• Collaborate with team members to understand project needs.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality.

Skills

Deep expertise in multiple programming languages

Strong leadership skills

Software development principles

Experience with Agile methodologies

High-level design decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Git

JIRA

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Sierra Space in Louisville, Colorado is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, and test innovative software applications for space systems. The role requires deep expertise in programming and software development principles, alongside strong leadership abilities to guide engineering teams.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), relevant skills in Agile methodologies, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to cutting-edge space technology.