Software Engineer II
- Full-Time
- Herndon, VA
- Sierra Nevada Corporation
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
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.
At SNC’s Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team we are an agile, high-caliber contractor that engineers, builds, integrates, modifies and supports turnkey air- and ground-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) products and services. Our years of experience supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers have established us as the systems integrator of choice. We take great pride in the customer mission we support. Learn more about IMS
This position reports directly to the Director of Technology to develop and mature advanced concepts for both internal and customer funded research efforts. You'll provide creative and agile solutions to keep our business competitive and adapting to the business environment. The successful candidate will collaborate other subject matter experts and technologists, business development team, and business analysts. The candidate should be self-motivated and be willing to adapt to changing priorities.
Must-haves:
Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 3 or more years of relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Experience in developing embedded systems as well as troubleshooting problems in them
In-depth knowledge of software configuration management tools as well as defect tracking tools
Proven experience in programming with C++ or C and Python
Strong communication skills to present to internal and external customers as well as author whitepapers.
Willingness to work on a small team performing complex engineering design evaluations for a diverse mission.
Experience developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) from broad capability statements for all phases of the mission.
Experience working on multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Preferred:
Understanding of industry standard software languages such as C, C#, C++, HTML, Java, Python, and VHDL, and MATLAB
Experience with Xilinx FPGA Firmware Development
Thorough understanding of REST and web technology.
Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral
Basic understanding of data structures
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-US 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 US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
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 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
– Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran, or any other protected status
pursuant to applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.
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At SNC’s Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team we are an agile, high-caliber contractor that engineers, builds, integrates, modifies and supports turnkey air- and ground-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) products and services. Our years of experience supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers have established us as the systems integrator of choice. We take great pride in the customer mission we support. Learn more about IMS
This position reports directly to the Director of Technology to develop and mature advanced concepts for both internal and customer funded research efforts. You'll provide creative and agile solutions to keep our business competitive and adapting to the business environment. The successful candidate will collaborate other subject matter experts and technologists, business development team, and business analysts. The candidate should be self-motivated and be willing to adapt to changing priorities.
Must-haves:
Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 3 or more years of relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Experience in developing embedded systems as well as troubleshooting problems in them
In-depth knowledge of software configuration management tools as well as defect tracking tools
Proven experience in programming with C++ or C and Python
Strong communication skills to present to internal and external customers as well as author whitepapers.
Willingness to work on a small team performing complex engineering design evaluations for a diverse mission.
Experience developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) from broad capability statements for all phases of the mission.
Experience working on multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Preferred:
Understanding of industry standard software languages such as C, C#, C++, HTML, Java, Python, and VHDL, and MATLAB
Experience with Xilinx FPGA Firmware Development
Thorough understanding of REST and web technology.
Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral
Basic understanding of data structures
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-US 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 US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
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 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
– Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran, or any other protected status
pursuant to applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.