Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Embedded Software Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 0-5 years of experience in FPGA Development or flight software (cFS).
  • 0-5 years of programming experience with C, Python, C++, and C#.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a government security investigation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement embedded software solutions for space systems.
  • Design, develop, and test software modules for flight applications.
  • Integrate and validate software on flight hardware, optimizing performance.
  • Support software verification and validation through various testing methodologies.
  • Investigate and resolve software anomalies, implementing corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
Full Job Description
Objectives of this Role:

  • Enable the development of critical spaceflight software, supporting missions that require high-performance, reliable, and adaptable software solutions.
  • Ensure software reliability and security, mitigating risks that could impact mission operations.
  • Support innovation in space technology, developing solutions that improve the performance and longevity of space systems.
  • Help drive continuous improvement, refining software processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and maintainability.


Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement embedded software solutions for space systems, including real-time operating systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and secure communication protocols.
  • Design, develop, and test software modules for flight software applications, ensuring compatibility with mission requirements and hardware constraints.
  • Integrate and validate software on flight hardware, troubleshooting issues and optimizing performance.
  • Support software verification and validation activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and formal verification processes.
  • Investigate and resolve software anomalies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.


Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related degree field with related experience.
  • 0-5 years: FPGA Development or experience with flight software (cFS).
  • 0-5 years: Experience in C, Python, C++, and C# programming languages is preferred.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.


Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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About Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a non-profit research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The institute was founded in 1947 and has since grown to employ over 3,000 people across multiple locations in the United States. SwRI provides research and development services to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. The institute's research areas include automation and data systems, chemistry and chemical engineering, and space science and engineering. SwRI has a long history of working with government agencies, including NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as private companies.
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