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Software Engineer III

$108.5k - $149.18k

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC

Hybrid or in office

Lone Tree, CO

Full time

R0030373

Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of software systems for advanced aerospace applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets performance and quality standards.

The team you will work with is on one of our Internal Research and Development (IR&D) programs on leading edge air defense technologies. You will join an established and motivated team that focuses on integration of multiple systems and software products together.

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and testing of complex software components.

  • Debug and troubleshoot advanced software issues.

  • Write and maintain detailed code documentation.

  • Conduct thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.

  • Collaborate with team members to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.

  • Support the integration of software with hardware systems.

  • Define software requirements and specifications in collaboration with stakeholders.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software performance and quality.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

  • 6+ years of experience in experience in software development.

  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C# or Java.

  • Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

  • Proficient with communication and collaboration skills

  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with Linux (RHEL) and windows services

  • Knowledge of tactical/moving map software integration

  • Knowledge with hardware integration and protocol development

  • Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.

  • 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.

  • Experienced with data structures.

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

  • Hand/finger dexterity for coding and testing.

  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

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

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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 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.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

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