Manager, Software Engineering

Sierra Space

. Lead and direct one or more software engineering teams developing mission-critical software for aerospace and defense programs .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $167,209 - $229,911 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams within aerospace and defense, focusing on Agile methodologies, software development lifecycle management, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to mentor engineers, manage budgets, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Agile MethodologiesSoftware Development Lifecycle ManagementAerospace Software Development StandardsTeam Leadership and MentorshipCI/CD Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringVersion Control SystemsPythonReactFastAPIDockerKubernetesMySQLPostgreSQLMongoDB

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationAccountabilityInnovationDisciplined Engineering Practices

Tools & Technologies

JIRAConfluenceGitHubGitLabBitbucketAWS

Industry Keywords

DO-178B/CNASA-STD-7150.2NASA-STD-8739RTCA/DO-278AS9100ISOCMMICybersecurity FrameworksAerospace Compliance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerKubernetesMongoDBMySQLPostgresPythonReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and direct one or more software engineering teams developing mission-critical software for aerospace and defense programs
Provide direct supervision, mentorship, performance expectations, and reviews for software engineers
Translate functional plans into operational plans and define development, testing, and deployment procedures
Tailor Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or DevOps methodologies to aerospace software projects
Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, version control, and CI/CD pipeline management
Ensure compliance with aerospace software development, quality, cybersecurity, and organizational standards
Manage software development budgets, resource allocation, and tooling investments
Drive process improvements for code quality, performance, maintainability, and mission-critical reliability
Lead organizational changes involving new methodologies, tools, and workflows
Communicate technical concepts, project status, risks, and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Foster collaboration, innovation, accountability, and disciplined engineering practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
Several years of relevant software engineering experience, with a significant portion served in a technical and/or leadership capacity
Comprehensive knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps methodologies
Experience with software development lifecycle management, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines
Working knowledge of aerospace software development standards including DO-178B/C, NASA-STD-7150.2, NASA-STD-8739, RTCA/DO-278, and The Aerospace Corporation's ToR-2011/2023
Working knowledge of quality standards including AS9100, ISO, and CMMI
Ability to translate software engineering functional plans into operational plans
Experience managing multiple software engineering teams and directly supervising software engineers
Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for active U.S. Security Clearance employment
Preferred: Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and aerospace/defense compliance requirements
Preferred: Python and React
Preferred: Python FastAPI
Preferred: JIRA and Confluence
Preferred: GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
Preferred: AWS and cloud-native development
Preferred: Docker and Kubernetes
Preferred: MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities