Space Systems Software Engineer

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidates experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelors degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related masters degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
• Technical (General)
  • Experience with the development of space systems requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria
  • Experience in risk assessment and implementation of risk reducing measures
  • Experience leading a software development project across the full development life cycle
• Technical (Avionics & Software)
  • Experience developing software across the full development life cycle
  • Safety Critical Human-Rated Software Development
  • Human Rated Mature Software Processes
  • Software Testing and Verification (including Independent V&V)
  • Writing/reviewing test and verification definitions
• Professional Proficiency with team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Webex, Skype, SharePoint, Jira
  • Experience working as part of an Integrated Product Team to develop space systems
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude
  • Experience fostering a collaborative team environment
  • Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
  • Fostering and working in a collaborative team environment
  • Effectively communicate across a wide range of technical disciplines, with vendors/contractors, direct customers and upper management
  • Ability to prepare written documents/presentations and to verbally present at various meetings​

Requisition Preferences:

• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and associated documentation
• Knowledge of commonly used NASA concepts, practices, processes and procedures relating to mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and tools
• Familiarity with autonomous systems
• Familiarity with:
  • Software project management experience
  • Safety Critical Human-Rated Software Development Processes
  • NASA software and systems development standards (incl NPR 7150.2)
  • NASA/JSC documentation databases as well as typical systems engineering products
  • NASA/JSC engineering processes
  • Object oriented software development
  • Agile software development
  • C/C++ and Python coding
  • Data Validation
  • Code Review
  • Unit Testing
  • Algorithm Design Document
  • Run for Record test and results

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance following an established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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