Software Engineer, Ground Launch Sequencer
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. The Spaceflight Processing, Test Integration Department is looking for highly qualified Engineering candidates to join the SLS/Orion Ground Launch Sequencer (GLS) software development team supporting software development and launch activities at the Kennedy Space Center.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution and four years related experience.
- The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of software testing and test analysis (regression, timing, failure, etc.) and have an understanding of the configuration, build, and delivery authorization processes of software development/delivery.
- Experience programming under Linux or Unix and one or more of the following: C, C++, JAVA, ACL, or Jview is required.
- Must be a self-motivated, team player comfortable with working in a dynamic environment.
- Must have a valid U.S. driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Agile or other similar software methodologies is a plus.
- Experience with the full life cycle of software processes (design, development, and delivery) for highly critical software is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of GLS software products to include creating requirements, composing supporting documentation, developing code, developing unit tests, participating in code peer reviews, writing, and executing test procedures for verification and validation tests, and data review.
- Initiate/disposition Non-conformances, debugging, participating in code fixes, code and documentation peer review and testing.
- Firing room operations supporting Integration Console for launch countdown, launch simulations, and launch test events.
- Communication using headset with Test Conductors, system engineers within the firing room and at remote locations to ensure time critical testing for problem resolution.
- Communicate with the software developer group, other users, and with management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers.
- Regular status updates will be required to show progress and annunciate road-blocks early.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
