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Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream
We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.
At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.
We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.
About The Role
The Software Engineer II role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies. This mid-level position requires a strong understanding of programming languages and software development principles, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable code, collaborating with team members to understand project requirements, and contributing to the development of innovative software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting edge projects in the space industry, stay current with industry trends, and advance in a dynamic and collaborative
environment.
About You
Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.
We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Sierra Space’s Defense division focuses on the design, build, and operations of small satellites in support of commercial services and national security space.
As a Flight Software Engineer, your primary responsibility will be designing and developing flight software and algorithms solutions for spacecraft missions for both civilian and DoD applications. These designs stem from understanding, analyzing and evaluating satellite and constellation capabilities, mission concepts, and system requirements. Your work will ensure we meet customer requirements by making data-driven decisions in architecting, implementing and testing the design in a testbed prototype and subsequent delivery of the flight code. Along the way, you will contribute to analyses of various architectures that include space vehicles, satellites, sensors, communications, and ground infrastructure, evolving or creating new approaches based on analysis results. You will also contribute to evaluating the mission effectiveness of the candidate approaches, balancing mission objectives against factors such as development and lifecycle costs.
The Software Engineer participates in all portions of the software life cycle (concept development, requirements definition, design, development, testing, and deployment) of flight software to support ongoing and future small satellite programs. This individual must have a strong working knowledge of object-oriented design using C++ and must have a strong background in developing flight code on embedded processors. The candidate must also be comfortable working in an Agile Scrum environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements.
Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions.
Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and collaborate with team members.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner.
Document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
Typically, 2+ years of related experience.
Strong understanding of at least one programming language, and general knowledge of others.
Strong understanding of software development principles.
Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software applications.
Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
Technical understanding of C++ and Object-Or
About the Company
Sierra Space is building a shared ecosystem in space for scientific collaboration and innovation to benefit life on Earth.
With technologies that make space more affordable and accessible, we're dedicated to creating a prosperous and secure space economy that will benefit all of humanity.
Rapidly advancing toward the launch of the next generation of space transportation, the world's first commercial spaceplane, Dream Chaser(r), will perform cargo supply and return missions for NASA - delivering up to 12,000 pounds of cargo...
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