Principal Software Engineer - Ground Software
Sierra Space24 hours ago
Centennial, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$185k - $254k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, architect, implement, and test complex software applications for space systems and technologies.
- Write scalable, optimized, maintainable code and conduct unit testing and code reviews.
- Troubleshoot software issues and perform performance profiling and debugging of complex systems.
- Manage code changes using Git and document software configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.
- Lead or contribute to large-scale software projects from inception through completion.
- Create software designs using SysML/UML and utilize static analysis tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree; a master's degree plus 10 years of experience is also accepted.
- Typically 12+ years of related experience.
- Extensive expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles.
- Ability to design, architect, implement, and test complex software systems with strong knowledge of algorithms, performance tuning, and scalability.
- Expertise in secure coding, software architecture, kernel-level programming, scripting languages, automation tools, and debugging complex systems.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and Java.
- Experience with Agile, Scrum/Kanban, or Kanban/Scrum software development methodologies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for an active clearance.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SysML/UML, static analysis tools, and technical documentation is preferred.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, decision-making, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
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 work environment.
- The role remains posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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.