Senior Software Engineer, Ground Software

Sierra Space

Senior Software Engineer designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems. Involves technical leadership and collaboration in innovative software solutions.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,666 - $215,436 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies
Writing clean, maintainable code and collaborating with team members to understand project requirements
Contributing to the development of innovative software solutions
Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and making high-level design decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +6 yrs experience)
Typically, 8+ years of related experience
Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles
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 obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
life insurance
3 weeks paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

programming languagessoftware development principlessoftware designsoftware architectureAgile methodologyScrumKanbansoftware testingclean codeinnovative software solutions

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcollaborationproject requirements understandingstrong leadership

Certifications

bachelor's degreeU.S. Security Clearance