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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026. Sierra Nevada Corporation scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Sierra Nevada Corporation is a privately held American aerospace and defence contractor founded in 1963 and bought in 1994 by Fatih and Eren Ozmen, who still own it. It modifies and integrates special mission aircraft for the United States military and allied governments, builds navigation, communications and electronic warfare systems, and holds the contract to convert Boeing 747 airframes into the next presidential aircraft under the Survivable Airborne Operations Center programme. Headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, the company spun out its space business as Sierra Space in 2021 and remains one of the larger privately owned defence integrators in the country.
Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. As a Software Engineer III, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of complex software systems for aerospace applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets stringent performance and quality standards.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.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and testing of complex software components.
  • Debug and troubleshoot advanced software issues.
  • Write and maintain detailed code documentation.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
  • Support the integration of software with hardware systems.
  • Define software requirements and specifications in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software performance and quality.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in experience in software development.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
  • Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems.
  • Experience with multiprocessing and multithreaded applications.

  • Experience with inter-process communication( TCP, UDP, etc.).

  • Background in Aerospace and Defense industry.
  • Understanding of industry standard software languages such as C, C#, C++, HTML, Java, Python, and Bash.
  • Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build.
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral.
  • Experienced with data structures.

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Hand/finger dexterity for coding and testing.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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 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-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. Employmentdecisions 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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