Sr Software Engineer

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. You will be using your skills and expertise to define, design, develop, test, certify and improve cutting-edge software products. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting of systems and software throughout our development process. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new software products throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Derive requirements and capabilities that feed into the digital architecture

• Review and understand the overall mission system and avionics software in the context of a SIL environment

• Determine where emulators / simulators are needed to support the SIL environment

• Design and develop solutions for operation and control of the SIL

• Design and develop solutions for capturing data from events in the SIL and providing a structured record for export

• Generate content that supports PDR/CDR events

• Grow and lead a SIL specific SW team (2 additional FTE) in the development of these solutions

• Support the integration and test of systems within the SIL

• Support formal test of capabilities in the SIL

• Assist in the creation of CDRLs for training materials, software user manuals, test plans, test procedures

• Work with subcontractors in the development of their lab support software for eventual SIL integration

• Effectively communicate the SIL software solutions and approach to customer stakeholders

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

• Thorough understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understanding of industry standard software languages such as C, C#, C++, HTML, Java, Python, and Bash

• Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build

• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral

• Proficient with data structures

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers 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, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.