Software Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corporation

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IT - Software
Sparks, NV (On-Site/Office)

Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. You will be using your skills and expertise to define, design, develop, test, certify and improve cutting-edge software products. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting of systems and software throughout our development process. Your technical duties involve the design and development of new software products 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.

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 engineering principles and computer science fundamentals
  • Basic knowledge of data structures and algorithm implementation within the C/C++ programming languages and/or Python
  • 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, library and artifact repository, and automated build
  • Familiarity with computer graphics programming (OpenGL / Vulkan)
  • Familiarity with machine learning principles and techniques
  • Familiarity and/or experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS), Ardupilot, and/or Unreal Game Engine or Unity.
  • Familiarity and/or experience with sensor fusion using lidar, radar, inertial, and vision.
  • Familiarity and/or experience with AI/ML, robotics, and/or autonomy
  • Interest in avionics systems, embedded software, drones, robotics, computer vision, control systems, statistics, mathematics and/or 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

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 .

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.

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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