International Space Station (ISS) Software Safety Engineer

Astrion • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a International Space Station (ISS) Software Safety Engineer to support NASA Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA). The primary purpose is to assure that software products are safe and capable of performing required safety functions.

Requirements

• Bachelors or higher degree in computer science or other software field.
• 3+ years related experience.
• Good understanding of software and computers.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good critical/analytical thinking skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to pass a public trust security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Infrequent travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assure that software safety design and operations specifications and products meet International Space Station Program (ISSP), Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) software safety requirements.
• Assess the ISS software development, test, verification, and change products and identify problems and noncompliances.
• Ensure compliance with Computer Based Controls System Safety Requirements (SSP 50038B), ISS System Specifications (SSP 41000) and ISS Safety Requirements Document (50021) and applicable NASA standards (7150, 8719, 8739).
• Prepare reports, present findings of assessments and evaluations, and provide recommendations to the NASA S&MA Software Team Manager.
• Participate in ISS on-orbit anomaly assessment process and evaluate safety compliance of proposed on-orbit software modifications.
• Participate in, and represent software S&MA assurance, as appropriate and as required in working groups, panels and boards in order to perform the above described tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior