Sierra Space Louisville , CO 80028
Posted 2 weeks ago
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 to orbital and space exploration systems. 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.
Sierra Space-based in Louisville, CO with operations in Madison, WI, Durham, NC, Huntsville, AL, Houston, TX, and Kennedy Space Center, FL-designs and manufactures the Dream Chaser spaceplane and other advanced spacecraft, commercial space destinations, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers, and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Review and analyze software design descriptions, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and requirements in coordination with development teams
Design and architect various aspects of the test campaign
Development of test descriptions, test code, and peer reviews
Development and review of software code, specifically automated Python test scripts to be leveraged in the Continuous Integration environment
Investigate, create, and close software bugs and test product bugs
Plan team execution of software release tests, acceptance tests, and qualification tests
Collect and report technical, schedule, and cost metrics
Directly contribute to software critical path work that will enable first flight milestones including FQT, NASA Joint Tests, and Software Certification
Interface with multiple cross-functional teams including Models and Simulations, Software Development, Hardware Development, Labs, Tools, Safety & Mission Assurance, and Program Management
Use JIRA for software project management & development
Zephyr test case description updates and peer reviews
Perform anomaly investigations, test tool integrations, and Software Change Request (SCR) creation, evaluation, and closure
Maximizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the test flow
Managing scope creep and technical debt
Mentoring junior engineers
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
Thorough understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances
Preferred:
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
Embedded software test lead experience
Leadership in software development for test - directing test descriptions, test code, test procedures
Skilled in Python test script development and review
Test data and root-cause analysis experience
Experience as a technical lead and/or product owner
Skilled in systems thinking, data analysis, and verification/validation
Experience with Linux/Unix command line interfaces
Experience leveraging an Aircraft/Spacecraft simulator as part of a test platform
Software-in-the-loop and Hardware-in-the-loop test experience
Experience analyzing bus data and network communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553
NASA 7150.2 and/or DO-178 experience
Test automation and continuous integration experience
Experience with test management tools for requirements tracking, test case tracking, test code reviews, test pipeline configuration and execution, and automated test results
Experience planning and directing software release tests, acceptance tests, and qualification tests
Avionics hardware integration and test experience with flight and non-flight hardware
Flight software integration and test experience
Knowledge of Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), Command & Data Handling (C&DH), Communications/RF, Electrical Power Systems, Mechatronics, Propulsion
1553, RS422, ethernet, NASA ISS interfaces, MODBUS, CAN
Laboratory experience with generic lab equipment and protocols
Control Account Management experience and Earned Value Management
Configuration management
Software classifications and safety criticality, especially for aerospace use
Experience with Fault Detection, Isolation & Recovery (FDIR) and Condition Monitors and Action Sequences (CMAS) software
LLR and HLR testing
Experience with writing, decomposing, and analyzing requirements including high-level (HLR) and low-level (LLR)
Experience with component, systems-level, and spacecraft-level testing
Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:
Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.
Working Conditions:
Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
Rarely exposed to loud noises
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
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.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Estimated Starting Salary Range:
$138,634.92 - $207,952.37
Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
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