REQ SWAP Software Engineer I - DevOps / DevSecOps
Sierra Space4 days ago
Centennial, CO, USA or Louisville, CO, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$84k - $115k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
- Write clean, maintainable code following development standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to understand requirements and complete assigned tasks.
- Use Git to manage code changes and collaborate with team members.
- Participate in code reviews and help ensure software quality and compliance with development standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues.
- Document software designs, configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Stay current with software development and space technology trends.
- Assist with identifying development workflow inefficiencies under guidance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Typically 0–2+ years of experience.
- Basic understanding of programming languages and software development principles.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable code.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required because the position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include exposure to DevOps or DevSecOps, scripting, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Linux, security practices, C/C++ build tools, cloud platforms, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, logging, and monitoring tools.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, attention-to-detail, and willingness-to-learn skills are preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with a 150% company match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Professional development and a collaborative work culture.
Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSAzureBashCC++CMakeDockerGitGitHub ActionsGitLab CI/CDGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPrometheusPythonTerraform
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About Sierra Space
Sierra Space is a privately held aerospace company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado. It develops spacecraft, satellite platforms and subsystems, propulsion, and space infrastructure, including the reusable Dream Chaser spaceplane and the inflatable LIFE habitat. The company serves U.S. national security and civil customers and global allies; Dream Chaser is contracted to deliver cargo to the International Space Station for NASA.