Embedded Software Engineer

GeoControl Systems•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

GeoControl Systems, Inc. is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer for its JETSII Contract with GeoControls, supporting NASA Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate. The role designs, develops, integrates, tests, and delivers embedded software for spacecraft flight and ground systems, covering the full software development life cycle from requirements definition and architecture through design, implementation, verification, deployment, and sustainment. The engineer works closely with hardware and electronics designers and owns software from concept through delivery to hardware. The position requires the employee’s home address to be in a qualified HUBZone; only applicants meeting this condition will be considered. The employee must be a U.S. citizen, able to complete a U.S. government background investigation, and willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center and/or an associated facility. The posting is advertised at multiple levels, and candidates may be considered at any advertised level depending on experience and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, Electrical or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area (EN2).
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proficiency with the full embedded software life cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support.
Proficiency in C and/or C++ for embedded systems.
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python.
Experience with firmware development, embedded software, and hardware/software integration on microcontroller or embedded processor platforms.
Experience developing device drivers and interfacing with hardware using common serial and bus protocols.
Experience with software testing and verification, including unit and integration testing of embedded software.
Experience debugging embedded systems using lab equipment and debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
Familiarity with Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills, with a strong customer service attitude.
Good oral and written communication skills with customers and team members.
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple actions and short- and long-term projects.
Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center and/or an associated facility.
Must reside at a home address in a qualified HUBZone.

Nice To Haves

Experience with spacecraft subsystem software or avionics hardware, such as power, thermal, propulsion, C&DH, or GN&C.
Experience implementing control, state estimation, or fault management algorithms in embedded software.
Experience in a leadership role and as part of an Integrated Product Team developing and testing safety-critical flight software.
Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, RTEMS, or FreeRTOS, and Core Flight System (cFS).
Experience developing software across the full development life cycle in small-team, rapid-prototyping, or proof-of-concept environments.
Experience developing simulation test automation, test analysis, and troubleshooting, including test scripts in Python and Trick.
Experience developing test plans and procedures for functional and V&V tests.
Experience managing a small team of embedded software engineers developing spacecraft ground and flight software.
Experience with embedded coding standards and static analysis tools such as MISRA C or JPL coding standards.
Ability to read electrical schematics and datasheets.
Experience with human-rated space vehicles and vehicle software domains such as C&T, C&DH, or GN&C.
Experience supporting work processes in a CMMI Maturity Level III organization.
Experience with NASA NPR 7150.2 or DO-178C.
Experience with NASA safety standards and requirements, including NASA-STD-8739.8, that drive safety-critical software development processes.
Experience with collaboration tools such as GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence.
Quick learner and self-motivated.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethics.

Responsibilities

Perform full life cycle development of embedded software for spacecraft flight and ground systems, including requirements analysis, architecture, detailed design, coding, integration, testing, verification, deployment, and operational support.
Develop, refine, and maintain software requirements derived from system and subsystem requirements, with bidirectional traceability through design, implementation, and verification.
Design and implement embedded C/C++ flight and ground software for subsystem monitoring and control, command and data handling, telemetry and commanding, and fault detection, isolation, and recovery.
Develop device drivers and hardware interfaces to flight and ground electronics, including sensors, ADCs, and serial and bus interfaces such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, and RS-422.
Develop software using Core Flight System (cFS) where applicable.
Collaborate with hardware and electronics design engineers on hardware/software interface definition, board bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting using lab equipment.
Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests, including simulation-based and hardware-in-the-loop testing; develop test automation, analyze results, and identify, debug, and resolve defects.
Author software life cycle documentation scaled to project needs, including software management and development plans, interface control documents, design descriptions, test plans, procedures and reports, and version description documents.
Follow JSC standard software process practices and tailor NASA NPR 7150.2 requirements to software classification and project scope.
Support software safety activities for safety-critical software under NASA-STD-8739.8, including software hazard analysis and implementation of safety-related requirements.
Apply configuration management, defect tracking, static analysis, and code coverage practices to maintain software quality and traceability.
Support hardware/software integration and qualification testing, including test setup, data collection, and data analysis.
Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and internal or outsourced development partners across NASA programs and projects to deliver reliable, cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
Lead or contribute to resolution of complex technical issues and facilitate effective team decision-making.
Perform technical peer reviews of flight, ground system, and development software and associated requirements and verification/validation plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.