Sr Software Engineer, Product Owner - Ground Software
Sierra Space5 months ago
Centennial, CO, USASenior
Base Salary
$157k - $215k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, architect, implement, develop, and test complex software applications for space systems and technologies.
- Write clean, maintainable code and manage changes using version control.
- Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot software issues, and document configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to engineering team members.
- Make high-level design decisions affecting program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Own the product backlog and roadmap, translating business and customer needs into user stories.
- Prioritize features and technical requirements while balancing business value, technical constraints, and resources.
- Bridge technical teams and business stakeholders by communicating product vision, requirements, and trade-offs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree, or a master’s degree plus 6 years of 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.
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the active clearance requirement.
- Preferred experience includes kernel-level programming and Python, C++, and Java ecosystems.
- Preferred experience includes scripting, automation, Agile or Kanban/Scrum development, large-scale software projects, performance profiling, debugging, technical documentation, automated testing, software design patterns, SysML/UML, and static analysis tools.
- Preferred familiarity with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and software development ceremonies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance and 3 weeks of paid time off.
- Professional development and a collaborative innovation-focused work environment.
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.