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Sierra Space · 20 hours ago

Software Engineer III

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $174K/yr

5+ years exp

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company dedicated to safeguarding national security and advancing space-based technology. The Software Engineer III role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems, requiring expertise in programming languages and software development principles, along with mentoring other engineers.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies

Writing clean, maintainable code

Collaborating with team members to understand project requirements

Contributing to the development of innovative software solutions

Mentoring and guiding other engineers

Providing technical leadership and support

Architecting and implementing complex software systems

Managing code changes using version control systems such as Git

Participating in code reviews

Troubleshooting and resolving software-related issues

Documenting software configurations, processes, and procedures

Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies

Qualification

Programming languages expertiseSoftware development principlesDesign complex software systemsAgile methodologiesPythonReactKubernetesCI/CD pipelinesCloud platforms (AWS)Mentoring engineersProblem-solving skillsTechnical documentationCommunicationTeamwork skills

Required

Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +3 yrs experience)

Typically, 5+ years of related experience

Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles

Ability to design and architect complex software systems

Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to mentor and guide other engineers

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Proficiency in Python and React

Experience with Python FastAPI

Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for application deployments

Experience with code coverage testing and writing unit tests

Experience with Agile or Scrum/Kanban methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence)

Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible)

Strong analytical skills, performance profiling, and debugging complex systems

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and efficient with collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and development ceremonies (daily standup, backlog grooming, work planning, task estimation, retrospectives, etc.)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-native development

Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices

Ability to write and maintain technical documentation

Strong problem-solving skills and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

Experience with continuous integration and automated test

Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns

Knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

And more

Company

Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees