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Software Engineer I

Sierra Nevada Corp
  • Dayton, OH
  • $82,039.23–$112,803.95 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

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.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 - $112,803.95. 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:

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.

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. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDayton, OH
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Salary$82,039.23–$112,803.95 Per Year
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1963
Websitehttp://www.sncorp.com/

About Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a world-class prime systems integrator and electronic systems provider known for its rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions. Fast-growing and widely diversified, SNC is a high-tech electronics, engineering, and manufacturing corporation that continues to expand its impressive portfolio of capabilities, programs, products and services.

SNC is a privately held company under the leadership of CEO, Fatih Ozmen, and President and CFO, Eren Ozmen. Over the last 30 years under the Ozmen’s leadership, SNC has remained focused on providing its customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and has a strong and proven track record of success. Headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, SNC is the Top Woman Owned Federal Contractor in the United States.

Since SNC was founded in 1963, its strong tradition has been to develop and provide high technology Electronics, Avionics, and Communications systems. Investing heavily over the years in people, processes, modern facilities, and the state-of-the-art equipment, SNC continues to enhance our technical advantage to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to our customer’s requirements. With numerous successful and diverse acquisitions, SNC continues to acquire new capabilities as we expand our tradition of excellence into the areas of Renewable Energy, Telemedicine, Nanotechnology, Cyber, Net-Centric Operations, Microsatellites and Human Space Flight.

SNC employs an extremely talented workforce of over 2100 people most of whom are scientists, engineers, or technical personnel with college or advanced degrees, and all of whom are dedicated to satisfying our customers' needs. Our 7 different Business Areas operate from 31 locations in 16 states along with numerous customer support sites located throughout the world. Please take a look around our website as it provides much more information about SNC to include a detailed de ion of each Business Area and their respective capabilities, programs, products, and services.

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languagesunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Business Processesunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Business Strategyunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Conversation Engineunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
  • Data Structuresunmatched
  • Debugging Toolsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Government Regulationsunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • International Trade Lawunmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • JavaScriptunmatched
  • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Manual Dexterityunmatched
  • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
  • Modeling Languagesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Lifecycleunmatched
  • Programming Languagesunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Static Analysisunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Usability Engineeringunmatched

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