Software Engineer II
Sierra Space6 months ago
Centennial, CO, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$106k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications for space systems and technologies.
- Write clean, maintainable code following software development principles, coding standards, and design patterns.
- Collaborate with team members to understand requirements and deliver software solutions independently and as part of a team.
- Use version control, participate in code reviews, troubleshoot software issues, and document software designs, configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Support application deployments, automated testing, performance profiling, and secure coding practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Typically 2+ years of related experience.
- Strong understanding of at least one programming language, software development principles, and the ability to design, code, test, and debug complex applications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.
- Preferred qualifications include Python, React, FastAPI, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, AWS, Docker, automated testing, scripting, databases, cloud-native development, and collaborative development tools.
- Preferred qualifications also include strong analytical, debugging, communication, teamwork, documentation, and problem-solving skills, plus an active Top Secret clearance.
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 opportunities in a collaborative space and defense technology environment.
Tech Stack
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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.