Sr Software Engineer, Ground Software

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

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

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Pace Industries, LLC in Centennial, Colorado is searching for a Sr. Software Engineer. This role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems, ensuring clean, maintainable code and collaboration with teams. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in software engineering.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise with multiple programming languages and have experience in software development methodologies. A generous benefits package is offered, including medical and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years of related experience in software engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and React preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues.

Skills

Deep expertise in multiple programming languages

Strong leadership skills

Experience with Agile methodologies

Expert problem-solving skills

Advanced knowledge of containerization

Education

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

Tools

Git

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

JIRA

Job description

Role Overview

The Sr. Software Engineer role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies. This advanced position requires deep expertise in multiple programming languages, an advanced understanding of software development principles, and the ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems. The role includes writing clean, maintainable code, collaborating with team members to understand project requirements, and contributing to the development of innovative software solutions. Additionally, this position may involve providing technical leadership, mentorship, and making high‑level design decisions that significantly impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance. In this role, you will design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies while writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards. You will architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements and collaborate with team members to understand project needs, contributing to the development of effective software solutions. Utilizing version control systems such as Git, you will manage code changes and work collaboratively with team members. You will participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards, troubleshoot and resolve software‑related issues in a timely manner, and document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference. Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
• Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to understand project needs and contribute to effective software solutions.
• Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and work collaboratively.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software‑related issues in a timely manner.
• Document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Make high‑level design decisions that have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master’s + 6 years experience).
• Typically, 8+ years of related experience.
• Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles.
• Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.
• Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers.
• Ability to make high‑level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in Python and React with demonstrated ability to architect complex applications.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions with Python FastAPI.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for enterprise‑level application deployments and orchestration.
• Demonstrated mastery of code coverage testing methodologies and implementing comprehensive unit testing strategies.
• Proven leadership in Agile or Scrum/Kanban environments, including guiding teams through sprints and utilizing enterprise tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Advanced proficiency with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and expertise with automation tools (Ansible).
• Expert‑level analytical skills for system optimization, performance profiling, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems.
• Superior communication and team leadership abilities, with track record of effectively using collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and facilitating development ceremonies (daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, task estimation, retrospectives).
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud platforms and cloud‑native architecture design.
• Advanced knowledge of containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes) at scale.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, security principles, and implementing secure coding practices in enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for complex systems.
• Expert problem‑solving skills with demonstrated experience designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Extensive experience implementing and optimizing continuous integration workflows and automated testing strategies.
• Advanced knowledge and practical implementation of Software Design Patterns in enterprise applications.
• Expert‑level knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) including optimization and scaling strategies.

Compensation

Pay Range: $156,666.00 - $215,436.75. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Security Clearance

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a 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.

Benefits

Sierra Space 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, and more.

EEO Statement

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space, please contact us.