Launch System Software Engineer

Amentum

About The Position

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. Responsibilities Candidate will be a member the COMET Control & Application Software development team in support of software development activities at the Kennedy Space Center. Tasking will require the candidate to: Perform technical development of software products to include requirements, design and coding, testing, and documentation. Provide technical support as part of the COMET GSE (Ground Support Equipment) sub-systems development teams. Perform integration across the COMET GSE sub-system teams to assure continuity of the software products. Serve as part of the team responsible for technical integration between the GSE Subsystems and the NASA customer. Develop and/or evaluate work instruction packages; support of internal and project level reviews, working groups, vendor technical interchange meetings, peer reviews, code walk-throughs, and other project deliverables associated with the software delivery life cycle. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution and four years related experience.
Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Experience with Linux or Unix and one or more of the following: C, C++, JAVA, Python is required.
Must be a self-motivated, team player comfortable with working in a dynamic environment
Must be a US Citizen
If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills.
Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives.
Government security clearance may be required in the future.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Must pass a federal background investigation.
Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
Must be able to drive tasks to completion; self-starter and proactive follow-through on assigned tasks is a must
Able to manage multiple tasks and set personal priorities; willing to reset priorities when they change and adapt to a dynamic environment
Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile or other similar software methodologies is desirable.
Experience with the full life cycle of software processes (design, development, and delivery) for safety critical software is desirable.
Knowledge of software testing and test analysis (regression, timing, failure, etc.) and the configuration, build, and delivery authorization processes of software development/delivery is desirable

Responsibilities

Perform technical development of software products to include requirements, design and coding, testing, and documentation.
Provide technical support as part of the COMET GSE (Ground Support Equipment) sub-systems development teams.
Perform integration across the COMET GSE sub-system teams to assure continuity of the software products.
Serve as part of the team responsible for technical integration between the GSE Subsystems and the NASA customer.
Develop and/or evaluate work instruction packages; support of internal and project level reviews, working groups, vendor technical interchange meetings, peer reviews, code walk-throughs, and other project deliverables associated with the software delivery life cycle.
Perform other duties as assigned.