Associate Software Engineer (Contract)

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.•Merritt Island, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions. Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work. Airbus U.S. is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Software Engineer to develop spacecraft flight software. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional programming skills and creativity to team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
A minimum of 0 years with a Bachelor's degree.
Insatiable curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn and work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
Knowledge of one or more of the following: Embedded software development (ARM 7 preferred), BSP development, Device driver development and software/hardware interfaces (Ethernet/CAN/SpaceWire RMAP/1553/RS-422 preferred), New board bring up, Real-time operating systems programming, debugging, and testing (RTEMS preferred), Cybersecurity, GNC algorithms design, analysis, testing, and implementation, Functional validation of embedded software on hardware, Software safety assurance, Network topology and configuration, Simulators: numerical, emulator, and hardware in the loop, Software requirements and configuration management.
US Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance.
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents.
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Software integration and test in high reliability systems experience is highly desirable.
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Contributing to the development of Airbus U.S.'s satellite flight software.
Being involved in the full lifecycle of flight software development, from requirements definition through operations.
Contributing to mission concept development, in-house modeling and simulation capabilities, and proposal writing.
Supporting moderate to complex assignments, under the leadership of the Software Engineering Manager and other senior Software Engineers.
Upgrading existing flight software for new missions.
Contributing to the development of new satellite flight software for Airbus U.S. satellite platforms.
Developing in-house tools to analyze flight software performance and assess its compatibility with new missions and conops.
Working with manufacturing engineers to support installation onto the hardware-in-the-loop test environment and eventual flight hardware.
Participating in anomaly resolution activities and patching existing flight software.
Supporting Airbus spacecraft development product roadmap: includes design adjustments, schedule, and cost targets aligned for future business captures.
Supporting the definition of spacecraft customization process for customer mission needs.
Supporting working groups, both internal and with customers and/or vendors.
Supporting proposal writing, new business.
Assessing the software impacts of new hardware, conops, and missions.