Software Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical plans

dental plans

vision plans

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

life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer I to design, develop, and test AI tools for aerospace applications. You will work closely with business users and cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into prototypes, iterate with feedback, and ensure code quality and integration with existing systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with non-engineering stakeholders, exposure to Agile/Scrum practices, and evolving AI automation capabilities across product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript or a similar scripting language used for AI and automation development.
• Comfortable working directly with non-engineering business stakeholders, not just an engineering team.
• Conceptual understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and testing of AI tools and automations that solve real business problems.
• Sit with business users to understand their workflow and pain points before building.
• Turn business requirements into working prototypes and iterate based on direct user feedback.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues.
• Write and maintain code documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and business stakeholders to ensure code quality, usability, and adoption.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Support the integration of AI tools with existing business systems and workflows.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

TypeScript

Stakeholder collaboration

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Python

TypeScript

Job description

Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. As a Software Engineer I, you will assist in the development and maintenance of software systems for aerospace applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and performance throughout the development lifecycle. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and testing of AI tools and automations that solve real business problems.
• Sit with business users to understand their workflow and pain points before building.
• Turn business requirements into working prototypes and iterate based on direct user feedback.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues.
• Write and maintain code documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and business stakeholders to ensure code quality, usability, and adoption.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Support the integration of AI tools with existing business systems and workflows.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2+ years of experience in software development.
• Basic proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Proficiency in Python and Typescript or a similar scripting/application language used for AI and automation development.
• Comfortable working directly with non-engineering business stakeholders, not just an engineering team.
• Conceptual understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internship or cooperative education experience in software development.
• Exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Understanding of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, and scripting for API integration.
• Interest in learning aerospace and defense business processes.
• Experience gathering requirements directly from end users, not just from a spec.
• Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral.
• Familiarity with data structures.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Hand/finger dexterity for coding and testing.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 - $112,803.95. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Benefits

• medical plans
• dental plans
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.