Software Engineer III, Flight Software (Clearance Required)
About The Role
The Software Engineer III role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies. This advanced position requires expertise in at least one programming language, an advanced understanding of software development principles, and the ability to design and architect complex software systems. The role includes writing clean, maintainable code, collaborating with team members to understand project requirements, and contributing to the development of innovative software solutions. Additionally, this position involves mentoring and guiding other engineers, providing technical leadership and support.
Requirements
- Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +3 yrs 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.
- An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
- 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.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
Benefits
Compensation: Pay Range: $129,776.00 - $178,441.25. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Pay
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Schedule
N/A
Skills
- Strong technical understanding of C++ and Object-Oriented Programming.
- Experience implementing client-server applications using socket I/O using TCP/UDP.
- Experience implementing loosely coupled applications using PUB/SUB messaging.
- Familiarity with Open Standards such as CCSDS, C2MS, Open Mission Systems (OMS), and Universal C2 Interface (UCI).
- Experience with spacecraft flight software development.
- Experience developing mission management and/or payload control software.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team developing software.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum.
- Experience and knowledge of Software Design Patterns.
- Experience using SysML/UML to create Software Designs.
- Experience testing and debugging on both Software in the Loop (SITL) and Hardware in the Loop (HITL, on target platform) environments.
- Experience with Source Code Configuration Management platforms (GIT, SVN).
- Experience developing on Linux.
- Experience with network configurations including netconf.
- Experience with embedded programming including new board build.
- Experience optimizing computer system performance including optimization for timing.
Company Information
Elevate Your Career At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more. Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Contact Information
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