Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the development of software systems for cutting-edge aerospace applications. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to ensure software excellence and developing operational capabilities for U.S. Special Operations Forces.
Responsibilities
- Works as part of a larger Agile software development team to rapidly provide operational capabilities to the field
- Develops software that is heavily used by US Special Operations Forces (SOF) with a high demand for additional features
- Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
- Define software/and or system architecture, design software modules, and produce associated documentation per corporate or customer standards
- Ensures software standards are met
- Write and test software modules and integrate with other software and/or hardware components
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in experience in software development
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
- Experience designing and developing software
- Experience in project definition
- Advanced proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or C# programming languages
- Development experience in C# ASP.NET Core
- Ability to rapidly work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large teams
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- 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
- Hands-on experience or demonstrated passion for agentic AI to enhance software‑development workflows, accelerate coding and integration tasks, and/or improve the overall efficiency and quality of engineering processes
- Experience working in the Defense Industry
- Development experience in Javascript, Typescript with Frameworks like REACT
- Advanced knowledge of the Android Platform and SDK (Software Development Kit)
- Integration experience with the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem
- Extensive experience implementing mission-oriented Tactical Data Link protocols such as Variable Message Format (VMF) and Link 16
Benefits
- Annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position
- 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
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