Sr Software Engineer

Do you want to help a small team make a BIG difference in the Defense Industry? Do you take ownership of your job and responsibility for your actions? Then come work for Sierra Nevada Corporation – Mission Solutions and Technology and help us continue our mission of providing the latest and greatest technology to our military! SNC is looking for Software Engineers to support several of our exciting US Navy programs!

At Sierra Nevada Corporation – Mission Solutions and Technology, we are driven by innovation and integrity! We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our reach. SNC values your skills, training and education. Why not bring your skills to a company where they'll do more than you ever imagined? We offer extensive benefits to include competitive 401k and insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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. Learn more about MST (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/mission-solutions-technologies/)

Responsibilities:

Day to Day Software Lead for small project

Mentor junior engineers

Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features

Modify existing c++ and java software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance. This is not a web development role.

Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments

Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components

Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces

Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

Write or review software and system documentation

Coordinate software system installation at customer sites

Peer review teammates code

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

Understanding of C++, Java, Embedded Systems and Linux Small Project/Team Lead

5+ years of Leadership Experience

Preferred:

Qt

Interprocess communication (TCP/UDP/Multicast)

Linux / RHEL development environment

Linux scripting

Make

Git

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/)

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

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 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.

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!

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.