Software Engineer, Sierra Space
Build Engineer
$126.6-174.1k
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Commercial space company
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Commercial space company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$126.6-174.1k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build a platform in space to benefit life on Earth.
Role
Who you are
- The candidate must also be comfortable working in an Agile Scrum environment
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or a master's +3 yrs experience)
- Typically, 5+ years of related experience
- Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles
- Ability to design and architect complex software systems
- Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to mentor and guide other engineers
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
- Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
- Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
- Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs
Desirable
- Ability to design and implement CI/CD pipeline testing
- Experience with GitHub or equivalent configuration management system
- Proficiency in software build process and toolchains (preferably g++ & Cmake)
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, Python) and IaC (Ansible, Terraform)
- Expert in git branching / merging strategies
- Linux system admin (sysadmin) experience
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native development
- Experience with containerization (Docker)
- Experience with Agile or Scrum/Kanban methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins)
- Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices
- Ability to write and maintain technical documentation
- Strong analytical skills, performance profiling, and debugging complex systems
What the job involves
- The Software Engineer III role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies
- This advanced position requires expertise in at least one programming language, an advanced understanding of software development principles, and the ability to design and architect complex software systems
- The role includes writing clean, maintainable code, collaborating with team members to understand project requirements, and contributing to the development of innovative software solutions
- Additionally, this position involves mentoring and guiding other engineers, providing technical leadership and support
- 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 Build Engineer III, your primary responsibility will be coordinating, planning, and driving the technical direction of a Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline for space flight software and flight software products
- Your design will ensure the integrity and quality of the flight software as the team adds additional components to the flight software baseline
- Developing an understanding of the flight software product and the build process that the development team uses
- Developing an understanding of the flight software testing requirements and current testing structures
- Designing and architecting a CI/CD workflow according to the flight software build process and test requirements
- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating changes to the CI/CD workflow to ensure minimal disruption to the developer team
- Migrating the current configuration management system from Github to Gitlab, and communicating changes to the pipeline to the development team; and
- Communicating with both internal program stakeholders as well as external customers on pipeline-related activities
- The Build Engineer must have a strong working knowledge of software development environments and configuration management systems and interpersonal skills for communicating with team, program, and customer stakeholder
- Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
- Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
- Rarely exposed to loud noises
Application process
- Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified
Our take
Sierra Space is developing the next generation of power and infrastructure for the evolving space economy. Over the last three decades, the company and its affiliates have produced more than 4,000 space systems, and achieved 500+ space missions, including to Mars.
The company was selected to build NASA's 3rd commercial cargo resupply spacecraft, to resupply the international space station. It is currently working with NASA to achieve this in 2024 through the reusable Dream Chaser vehicle. As well as this, the company is partnered with Blue Origin, Boeing and others to build a space station called “Orbital Reef".
Sierra Space is one of a growing number of commercial space station initiatives and has raised significant funding. Off the back of its 2023 capital raise, 2024 saw the release of the Sierra Space Eclipse bus line, which will be implemented in earth observation, servicing, mobility, logistics and communications. The variety of missions this new line can be used for exemplifies Sierra's position as an innovator in the rapidly evolving space industry.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Sep 2023
$290m
SERIES B
Jul 2022
$24.5m
LATE VC
Total funding: $1.7bn
Company benefits
- Medical Coverage: We offer two comprehensive medical plans, a PPO and an HDHP, designed to prioritize the well-being of our team members
- Dental Coverage: HMO and PPO dental plans are aimed at promoting optimal oral health and reducing costs
- Vision Coverage: Our vision plan offers access to a wide range of in-network and out-of-network providers
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Maximize savings and use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account: This tax-advantaged savings account allows team members to set aside pre-tax funds to cover qualified medical expenses
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Comprehensive Basic and Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection to your family
- Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance provides wage replacement should you suffer a disability that prevents you from working
- 401K Profit Sharing Plan: Employees may contribute 1% to 100% of base salary up to the annual IRS maximum. Employer match provided with a 5-year vesting schedule
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential service available 24/7 that provides assessment, counseling, resources and referrals to employees
- Professional Development / Educational Reimbursement Plan: Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate tuition, books and fees.
Company HQ
Louisville, Colorado
Leadership
Tom Vice
(CEO, not founder)Also founder and CEO of Vice Aero. Previously CEO and President at Aerion Supersonic, and President of Aerospace Systems at Northrop Grumman.
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