Sr Software Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Colorado is seeking a senior software engineer to lead aerospace software initiatives. You will collaborate with design, hardware, and quality teams to deliver compliant, high-performance systems and will mentor engineers across disciplines.

The role requires a top-tier degree and 10+ years in software development; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects to develop and optimize software systems for aerospace applications.
• Collaborate with design, hardware, and quality teams to ensure software meets performance and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive software documentation, including design specifications and user manuals.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers on best practices and technical skills.
• Conduct advanced code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Define and implement software requirements and specifications in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Drive and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software performance and reliability.
• Ensure software compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Strategic project leadership

Collaborative cross-functional work

Mentoring and coaching

Code review leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

RTOS

Embedded systems

Aerospace & Defense background

C, C++, C#, HTML, Java, Python, Bash

Software development tools (requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, repos, automated build)

Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Spiral

Data structures

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic projects to develop and optimize software systems for aerospace applications.
• Collaborate with design, hardware, and quality teams to ensure software meets performance and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive software documentation, including design specifications and user manuals.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers on best practices and technical skills.
• Conduct advanced code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Define and implement software requirements and specifications in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Drive and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software performance and reliability.
• Ensure software compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications – You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in experience in software development.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Expert proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications – We Prefer:

• Experience with digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems.
• Extensive background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Understanding of industry standard software languages such as C, C#, C++, HTML, Java, Python, and Bash.
• 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.
• Proficient 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: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. 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. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. 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, join our team! 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.