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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II - **Company:** Sierra Nevada Corporation. - **Location:** Lone Tree, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $94,345.0 - $129,725.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), HTML, Java (Programming Language), Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Desktop Computing, Industry Standard Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, C4ISR, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8928766/software-engineer-ii ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. * 2+ years of experience in experience in software development. * Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. * Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python. * Knowledge of engineering principles and practices. * Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams. * Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. Qualifications We Prefer: * Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS). * 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. * Basic understanding of 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. ## Description 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. Our team develops cutting edge mission software deployed on numerous military and civilian aircraft platforms. The software product you will work on has an exciting and long history of providing valuable capabilities to our customers quickly to enable them to accomplish their missions. There is new feature development, as well as maintaining existing features as new systems and software needs are evolving. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to full stack development and integration of the product while working with a multi-disciplinary team. 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. 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