Sr. Software Engineer (Hybrid Eligible)

Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. You will be using your skills and expertise to define, design, develop, test, certify and improve cutting-edge software products. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft. You'll perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting of systems and software throughout our development process. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new software products throughout the product lifecycle.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related Engineering field. In this challenging, fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to design and create the most groundbreaking aerospace and defense technologies - those that exist today and those that will shape tomorrow.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Learn more about IAS

Success looks like:

• Defines, manages and provides detailed work scope and tasking to other team members

• Completes peer reviews to help team members grow in their technical execution and skill

• Provides informal mentorship to other team members

• Collaborates on technical approach with software architect and systems engineering

• Exercises independent judgment on software architecture, methods and techniques to achieve results

• Works collaboratively and independently on complex tasking which require in depth analysis and evaluation of multiple internal and external factors

• Innovative and able to provide vision into the art of the possible to support program and customer needs

• Passion for product development agility, velocity & quality

• Innovative thinker with good problem solving and communication skills

• Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum and Waterfall

• Familiarity with CM/build tools such as Git, Bamboo and GitHub Actions

• Familiarity of object oriented programming design patterns

• Strong team player motivated by team success

Here's what you can expect:

• Generous paid time off and flex time

• Friendly and talented colleagues

• Exclusive SNC company events

• Leadership and development training

• SNC Mentorship Program

• Education reimbursement

• Additional location specific amenities:

• Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout

• Free to use fitness center on-site

• State-of-the-art coffee house

• Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options

• Access to walking and biking trails

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

• Fluency in object oriented languages like: C#, Java, C++

• Strong mathematical fundamentals, including linear algebra and numerical methods

Preferred:

• Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build

• Experience in Cross-Platform software development

• Experience with embedded systems and designing & developing software that interacts with hardware

• Experience with DO-178/MIL-STD-882 and applicable Design Assurance Level (DAL) certifications

• Experience in Agile development

• Proficient with data structures

• Automate testing and command execution using a scripting language (e.g. Python, Shell Script, etc)

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $120,552.10 - $165,759.14. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

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 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 trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.