Sr Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Sierra Space brings extensive experience and deep expertise to the design, development, and architecture of complex embedded software systems. This role requires strong leadership abilities to guide a team of engineers and the capability to make high‑level design decisions that significantly impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance. The position is critical in driving innovation and ensuring the reliability and performance of embedded systems while working both independently and collaboratively.

Additionally, the role involves evaluating and integrating new technologies and tools to enhance software development processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering team’s capabilities.

In this role, you will design, architect, and develop complex embedded software systems, ensuring reliability and scalability. You will write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in multiple programming languages, adhering to best practices and coding standards. Debugging and troubleshooting critical software issues will be central to your responsibilities, ensuring smooth functionality and system performance. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will ensure software meets system requirements and performance standards.

• Utilize version control systems such as Git for software development and collaboration, enabling seamless teamwork and code management.
• Document software architectures, designs, specifications, and development processes comprehensively for future reference and team alignment.
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate engineers, promoting best practices and fostering professional growth.
• Lead and implement various software development methodologies such as Agile and Kanban, maintaining an organized and efficient workflow.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to enhance software development processes, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in design reviews, making high‑level design decisions that significantly impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring successful outcomes for challenging and impactful projects.

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience). Typically 8+ years of related experience.

• Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.
• Proven 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 make high‑level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Experience developing Flight Software for Space Missions and supporting troubleshooting during flight.
• Familiarity with time partitioning (ARINC 653) in safety critical software systems.
• Extensive experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS), for example VxWorks, or embedded Linux.
• Deep knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Proficiency with advanced debugging tools and techniques specific to embedded systems.
• Experience leading large‑scale projects or significant contributions to complex software initiatives.
• Strong ability to stay current with new technologies and methodologies.
• Familiarity with the complete software development life cycle (SDLC) and its various processes.
• Understanding of memory, timing, and throughput constraints in an embedded system to ensure robust and sound designs that address these issues.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops basics and experience implementing or maintaining Continuous Integration pipelines.

Pay Range: $ - $. Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

We also offer a generous benefit package,…