Senior Principal Software Architect Aerospace Systems

Sierra Nevada Corp; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

and more

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the development of advanced software systems for aerospace applications. The role involves mentoring teams, driving innovation, and leading major projects in a hybrid work environment.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in CS/Software Engineering and 14+ years of experience with C++, Java, or Python, plus strong leadership and cross-functional

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 relevant 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the development of advanced software systems for aerospace applications. The role involves mentoring teams, driving innovation, and leading major projects in a hybrid work environment.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in CS/Software Engineering and 14+ years of experience with C++, Java, or Python, plus strong leadership and cross-functional