Software Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Herndon, VA

12d•$94,345 - $129,725•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of software systems for advanced aerospace applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets performance and quality standards. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
2+ years of experience in experience in software development.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.
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.
Willingness to work in a prototyping-driven, exploratory environment where rapid learning, experimentation, and iteration are the norm.
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.

Nice To Haves

Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS).
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.
Basic understanding of data structures.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of prototype applications, tools, and early-stage software solutions that validate new ideas and test emerging capabilities.
Translate exploratory concepts and business needs into implementable software components in collaboration with the Sr. Manager of the DIO.
Integrate AI/ML model outputs, automation routines, and experimental algorithms into prototype systems in partnership with AI/ML engineers.
Participate in rapid iteration cycles: building lightweight features, gathering feedback, refining functionality, and documenting learnings.
Design, develop, and test software components for aerospace systems.
Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues across prototype and preproduction environments.
Write and maintain comprehensive code documentation to support knowledge transfer and potential scaling.
Collaborate with team members to ensure code quality, architectural consistency, and adherence to development standards.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.