Flight Software Engineer

Barrios Technology•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance. We are seeking Flight Software Engineers to help create next generation commercial space capabilities. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, you will develop software for emerging spaceflight systems and their supporting infrastructure.

Requirements

BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Technology, or Math, from an accredited school and five (5) years of related software development experience
Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming (e.g., C/C++)
Experience with firmware, embedded software, and hardware/software integration
Hands-on experience debugging embedded systems in lab environments using electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Experience with serial communication protocols (e.g., RS-232, RS-422, RS-485)
Experience with packet-based communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP/IP)
Experience with Git-based platforms (e.g., GitLab, GitHub)
Experience independently collaborating on cross-disciplinary engineering teams
Strong communication, coordination, and presentation skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting human spaceflight or exploration programs
Experience with embedded software frameworks
Experience with device driver development
Experience with SpaceWire or similar space communication protocols
Experience with logging frameworks and software diagnostics architecture
Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit)
Experience with Windows and POSIX-based operating systems
Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker)
Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments
Familiarity with CMMI frameworks
MS degree in a STEM field

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test flight software that will operate critical, cutting-edge spaceflight systems
Own the full software lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support
Collaborate with hardware engineers and subsystem teams to support successful hardware/software integration, design trades, and integrated testing
Perform analysis and verification of software performance for integrated hardware/software systems, including hands-on debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal measurement tools
Contribute to risk identification, fault analysis, and mitigation activities associated with flight software design
Conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing and interact directly with embedded systems in laboratory and test environments to validate system behavior and performance
Contribute to Agile development cycles, including planning, integration, and verification activities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system-level integration and troubleshooting
Provide technical input during major milestones and program reviews
Perform other duties as assigned