Job Description

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.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. The Aircraft System Development (ASD) team is developing a clean sheet mission system for integration on new aircraft platform. We are looking for talented Software engineers that can support this development effort.

Must-haves:

Bachelor\'s of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience

Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools

Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices

Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

Proficient in data structures and algorithms with the C/C++ programming languages

Experience with Real-time Operating Systems and embedded systems

Experience with developing and compiling software for a Linux-based operating system

Experience with software version control systems (subversion, git, etc.)

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

Preferred:

Experience developing complex/multi-component software systems

Experience presenting technical topics and status to internal teams

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including software data modeling

Familiarity with the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Standard \xe2\x80\xa2 Familiarity with FAA certification processes (ARP-4754 / DO-178 / DO-254 / etc.)

Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook

Proficient with Microsoft Visual Studio and cross-compilation for Linux-based operating systems

Experience with computer graphics programming (OpenGL / Vulkan)

Proficient in Python, C#, and other programming languages

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

Interest in avionics systems, tactical mission systems, drones, robotics, computer vision, control systems, and/or computer networking

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\xe2\x80\x99s fastest-growing companies.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $104,827.91 - $144,138.38. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates\xe2\x80\x99 key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

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 .

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a 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.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

Sierra Nevada Corporation