Sr Software Engineer

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the RoleThe Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Sierra Space brings extensive experience and deep expertise to the design, development, and architecture of complex embedded software systems. This role requires strong leadership abilities to guide a team of engineers and the capability to make high-level design decisions that significantly impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance. The position is critical in driving innovation and ensuring the reliability and performance of embedded systems while working both independently and collaboratively. Additionally, the role involves evaluating and integrating new technologies and tools to enhance software development processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering team's capabilities.

Sierra Space’s Defense division focuses on the design, build, and operations of small satellites in support of commercial services and national security space.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to design, architect, and develop complex embedded software systems, as well as lead and potentially mentor more junior developers. Other Key Responsibilities include:

• Debugging and troubleshooting software issues 

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets system requirements and performance standards 

• Utilizing industry-standard tools such as Git, GitLab, VS Code, Linux for software development and collaboration

• Documenting software architectures, designs, specifications, and development processes

• Providing leadership in design reviews and making high-level design decisions impacting program cost, schedule, and technical performance

The Sr Embedded Software Engineer participates in all portions of the flight software life cycle supporting ongoing and future small satellite programs.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +6 yrs experience). 

• Typically, 8+ years of related experience. 

• Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles. 

• Proven ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems. 

• Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban. 

• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers. 

• Ability to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance. 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of object-oriented design using C++

• Interpersonal skills for communicating with program and customer stakeholders.

• Top-notch problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Experience developing in Linux, ideally on other flight software

• Understanding of memory, timing and throughput constraints in an embedded system and ensure robust and sound designs that address these issues

•  Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux. 

• Deep knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN). 

• Proficiency with advanced debugging tools and techniques specific to embedded systems. 

• Experience leading large-scale projects or significant contributions to complex software initiatives. 

• Strong ability to stay current with new technologies and methodologies.

• Familiarity with the complete software development life cycle (SDLC) and its various processes.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)

• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials

• Rarely exposed to loud noises

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.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.