Software Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC • Sparks, NV • 3d ago

Do you enjoy developing high-performance embedded products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collaborative environment. You will be using your skills and expertise to define, design, develop, test, certify, and improve cutting-edge software products. Our team develops advanced electronic mission payloads for planes, helicopters, ground vehicles, ships, and more. You'll design, code, debug, test, and troubleshoot systems and software throughout the product lifecycle.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

Works as part of a larger Agile software development team

Develops software that is trusted by US Special Operations Forces (SOF) to accomplish their demanding missions

Designs, implements, documents, tests, and debugs embedded software and systems that prioritize reliability and performance

Follows and contributes to continuously improving code standards set by the team

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 0-2 years of relevant experience

Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Engineering tools

Conceptual understanding of engineering principles and practices

Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams

Basic knowledge of data structures and algorithm implementation within the C and C++ programming languages

Ability to take ownership of small tasks and projects

Strong organization skills and work ethic

Qualifications We Prefer:

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

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

Familiarity with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, unit test, and automated build (Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Github Actions, Pull Requests, etc.)

Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, and other native programming languages

Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio and cross-compilation

Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems and embedded systems

Familiarity with computer graphics programming (OpenGL / Vulkan)

Familiarity with linear algebra, statistics, calculus, and trigonometry

Interest in avionics systems, embedded software (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, FPGAs), drones, robotics, computer vision, control systems, and 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's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC (https://www.sncorp.com/who-we-are/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 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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

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. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

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.

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