Software Engineer III

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
108K-149K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise software platforms for aerospace applications. Responsibilities include maintaining UI component libraries, operating private package registries, building application templates and scaffolding tools, developing an internal developer portal, creating shared SDKs and platform libraries, writing documentation, measuring developer productivity, and partnering with platform engineering and AI teams. The role requires strong frontend and backend development skills, cross-functional collaboration, and occasional travel in a hybrid environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. As a Software Engineer III, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of complex software systems for aerospace applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets stringent 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain the enterprise UI component library for use across SNC web applications
  • Operate the private package registry (npm, PyPI, Maven, etc.) that secures and distributes internal artifacts
  • Create and maintain application templates and scaffolding tools that enable teams to bootstrap production-ready services in minutes
  • Build and continuously improve the Internal Developer Portal (IDP) — a single pane of glass for service catalog, docs, templates, and platform tooling
  • Develop and maintain shared SDKs and platform libraries that standardize how teams interact withSNC infrastructure
  • Write and maintain developer documentation, guides, and enablement content
  • Collect developer feedback and measure developer productivity metrics (DORA, SPACE) to drive improvements
  • Partner with Platform Engineering and AI teams to surface platform capabilities through the IDP

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in experience in software development.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
  • Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript (with React preferred) and at least one backend language (Python, Go, Java)

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience building component libraries, design systems, or internal developer tooling
  • Familiarity with developer portal frameworks (Backstage, Port, Cortex, or equivalent)
  • Experience with package registry management (Nexus, Artifactory, GitHub Packages, or equivalent)

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: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • Advanced proficiency in C++, Java, or Python
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript, with React preferred
  • Experience with at least one backend language: Python, Go, or Java
  • Experience building component libraries, design systems, or internal developer tooling
  • Familiarity with developer portal frameworks such as Backstage, Port, or Cortex
  • Experience with package registry management using Nexus, Artifactory, GitHub Packages, or equivalent
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The Company
HQ: Sparks, NV
3,658 Employees
Year Founded: 1963

What We Do

SNC is an innovative and agile aerospace and defense contractor. We design, manufacture, and enhance spacecraft, aircraft, ground vehicles, electronics, hardware and software, and provide services that serve and empower our astronauts, war fighters, and first responders. Honored as a Tier I Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, we consistently rank among America’s fastest growing businesses. We were also selected to represent the commercial space industry by the newly formed National Space Council as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Reno/Sparks, Nevada (America's #1 Best Small City), SNC is privately owned and operates under the leadership of owners, CEO Fatih Ozmen, and Chairwoman & President Eren Ozmen. Today we have nearly 4,000 employees in 32 locations in 19 U.S. states, England, Germany and Turkey. SNC has also been recognized by its employees as: Reno-Tahoe's Best Places to Work, Denver's Best Places to Work, and Florida's Best Companies to Work

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