Software Engineer III

Sierra Space
Louisville, CO, United States
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Agile Methodology Code Review Scrum Methodology Software Engineering Git Software Version Control Programming Languages

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you design, develop, and test software for space systems, applying advanced principles to architect complex solutions. You mentor engineers and provide technical leadership while collaborating across teams to deliver mission-critical software. You’ll code with quality and maintainability, participate in reviews, and document configurations. Staying current with industry trends and space tech ensures you help shape robust software for evolving missions. This is an opportunity to contribute to secure, space-focused capabilities within a mission-driven, collaborative environment. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and test software for space systems and technologies * Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements * Collaborate with team members to gather and understand project needs * Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership * Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to standards * Manage code changes with version control (Git) and participate in documentation * Troubleshoot issues and document configurations and procedures * Stay current with industry trends in software and space technologies Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience * Typically 5+ years of related experience * Expertise in one or more programming languages; advanced software development principles * Ability to design and architect complex software systems * Experience with Agile and Scrum/Kanban methodologies * Strong problem-solving and mentoring abilities Key requirements *

Requirements

  • changes with version control (Git) and participate in documentation * Troubleshoot issues and document configurations and procedures * Stay current with industry trends in software and space technologies Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience * Typically 5+ years of related experience * Expertise in one or more programming languages; advanced software development principles * Ability to design and architect complex software systems * Experience with Agile and Scrum/Kanban methodologies * Strong problem-solving and mentoring abilities Key requirements *

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