Qualis LLC is seeking a Software Engineer SME you will develop applications for controlling NASA test facilities and and monitoring space flight and non-space flight hardware for the NASA Experimental Fluids & Environmental Test branch at Marshall Space Flight Center.
Responsibilities- Participate in software architecture design, application design, software testing and verification design, and effectively document these designs according to the Task order Quality Plan (TQP) and other documents.
- Develop new LabVIEW applications and update existing LabVIEW applications according to the TQP and other documents.
- Follow NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) 7150.2, Software Engineering Requirements laid out in the TQP and other documents.
- Utilize other software tools, languages, and development environments as needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Create supporting documentation to verify software is NPR 7150.2 compliant.
- Support test operations as needed in the vacuum chambers, wind tunnels, and fluid dynamics test labs.
- Coordination with NASA project level customers to ensure project success.
- Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, deploy, and maintain control systems and data acquisition systems with LabVIEW software.
- Participate in safety meetings, development team meetings, design reviews, and test operations as requested to support ASEG and customer requirements.
- Perform software design reviews, code reviews, and software verification reviews, and document results according to the TQP and other documents.
- Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ASEG and customer requirements via Power Point and other various software packages.
- Perform safety and certification training to support ASEG and customer requirements.
- Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.
Required Qualifications- Prefer a BS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with 25-30yrs years of applicable experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Some knowledge of software development is required.
- Experience with LabVIEW software is a plus.
- Experience with National Instruments hardware is a plus.
- Experience with Source Code Control software such as TortusSVN is a plus.
- Knowledge of software development techniques, patterns, and standards is a plus.
- Minimum travel required.
Essential FunctionsWork Environment: Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (
Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in MS TEAMS meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings and test stands at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).
Equipment and Machines: Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance: Normal workday is from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.BenefitsQualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.