Space Systems Software Architect & Tech Lead

Sierra Space; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of space-system software. This advanced role requires deep programming expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to architect complex systems.

You will guide a team of engineers, influence high-level decisions, and drive innovative software solutions for mission-critical programs. The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to best practices, coding

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically, 15+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles.
• Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.
• Strong leadership to lead a team of engineers.
• Ability to drive strategic direction of the team.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems.
• Lead a team of engineers and make high-level design decisions.
• Architect and oversee large-scale software projects.
• Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders and drive project leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Architecting software

Agile/Scrum

Version control (Git)

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of space-system software. This advanced role requires deep programming expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to architect complex systems.

You will guide a team of engineers, influence high-level decisions, and drive innovative software solutions for mission-critical programs. The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to best practices, coding