Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Sierra Space
$156.7-215.4k
More information about location
Office located in Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO
Commercial space company
Open for applications
Commercial space company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$156.7-215.4k
More information about location
Office located in Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build a platform in space to benefit life on Earth.
Role
Who you are
- Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience)
- Typically 8+ years of related experience
- Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles
- Proven ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems
- Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban
- Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers
- Ability to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance
Desirable
- Experience developing Flight Software for Space Missions and supporting troubleshooting during flight
- Familiarity with time partitioning (ARINC 653) in safety critical software systems
- Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), for example VxWorks, or embedded Linux
- Deep knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)
- Proficiency with advanced debugging tools and techniques specific to embedded systems
- Experience leading large-scale projects or significant contributions to complex software initiatives
- Strong ability to stay current with new technologies and methodologies
- Familiarity with the complete software development life cycle (SDLC) and its various processes
- Understanding of memory, timing, and throughput constraints in an embedded system to ensure robust and sound designs that address these issues
- Knowledge of Dev Ops basics and experience implementing or maintaining Continuous Integration pipelines
What the job involves
- The Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Sierra Space brings extensive experience and deep expertise to the design, development, and architecture of complex embedded software systems
- This role requires strong leadership abilities to guide a team of engineers and the capability to make high-level design decisions that significantly impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance
- The position is critical in driving innovation and ensuring the reliability and performance of embedded systems while working both independently and collaboratively
- Additionally, the role involves evaluating and integrating new technologies and tools to enhance software development processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering team's capabilities
- In this role, you will design, architect, and develop complex embedded software systems, ensuring reliability and scalability
- You will write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in multiple programming languages, adhering to best practices and coding standards
- Debugging and troubleshooting critical software issues will be central to your responsibilities, ensuring smooth functionality and system performance
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure software meets system requirements and performance standards
- You will utilize version control systems such as Git for software development and collaboration, enabling seamless teamwork and code management
- Additionally, you will document software architectures, designs, specifications, and development processes comprehensively for future reference and team alignment
- Mentoring and guiding junior and intermediate engineers will be an integral part of your role, promoting best practices and fostering professional growth
- Leading and implementing various software development methodologies such as Agile and Kanban, you will maintain an organized and efficient workflow
- Furthermore, you will evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to enhance software development processes, driving innovation and continuous improvement
- Providing leadership in design reviews, you will make high-level design decisions that significantly impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring successful outcomes for challenging and impactful projects
- We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission
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 is closely tied to NASA but had adjusted near-term plans for its reusable Dream Chaser spaceplane, which was originally contracted to provide cargo resupply services to the International Space Station. Now, the company (working with NASA) will fly an initial free-flying demonstration mission, targeted for late 2026. The flight is intended to validate core systems such as autonomous operations, thermal protection, and runway landing, while reducing pressure from ISS certification timelines and gathering data to support future missions.
Alongside this, Sierra Space is expanding its footprint in defense and national security. In 2024, the company won its first Space Development Agency contract to build 18 satellites for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer and has already completed the first 9 structures ahead of schedule. Supported by its Victory Works manufacturing facility and continued involvement in Orbital Reef, Sierra Space is increasingly positioned as a diversified supplier across civil, commercial and defense space markets.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2026
$550m
SERIES C
Sep 2023
$290m
SERIES B
Total funding: $2.3bn
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
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