Software Engineer I
Sierra Nevada Corporation
About the role
Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. As a Software Engineer I, you will assist in the development and maintenance of software systems for aerospace applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and performance throughout the development lifecycle.
As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.
Responsibilities:
Own the design, development, and testing of AI tools and automations that solve real business problems.
Sit with business users to understand their workflow and pain points before building.
Turn business requirements into working prototypes and iterate based on direct user feedback.
Debug and troubleshoot software issues.
Write and maintain code documentation.
Collaborate with team members and business stakeholders to ensure code quality, usability, and adoption.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Support the integration of AI tools with existing business systems and workflows.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
0-2+ years of experience in software development.
Basic proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting/application language used for AI and automation development.
Comfortable working directly with non-engineering business stakeholders, not just an engineering team.
Conceptual understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Internship or cooperative education experience in software development.
Interest in learning aerospace and defense business processes
Understanding of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, and scripting for API integration
Exposure to large language model tools, chatbots, or workflow/process automation platforms.
Experience gathering requirements directly from end users, not just from a spec.
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.
Familiarity with data structures.
Experience presenting or demoing software directly to non-technical stakeholders
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.
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:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
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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. Employment decisions 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.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain AI tools and automations for business needs.
- Gather workflow requirements from business users and iterate on prototypes using their feedback.
- Debug software issues and maintain code documentation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and teammates to support software quality, usability, and adoption.
- Participate in code reviews and integrate AI tools with business systems and workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–2+ years of software development experience.
- Basic proficiency in C++, Java, or Python, with proficiency in Python or a similar language for AI and automation development.
- Comfort working directly with non-engineering stakeholders and in multidisciplinary teams.
- Preferred: internship or co-op experience, familiarity with AI tools, APIs, SQL, Agile methods, and software development tools.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
Skills mentioned
About Sierra Nevada Corporation
SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.